Description
Looking for a quick and nutritious breakfast that fits into your busy mornings? Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are the perfect solution! These delightful bites are not only packed with protein but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite veggies and cheeses. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a grab-and-go snack. They bake to a fluffy perfection in about 25 minutes, making them an ideal choice for families on the move. Enjoy these cheesy egg bites warm or store them for later – they freeze beautifully!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bacon bits
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking oil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add cottage cheese, bacon bits, Colby Jack cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; mix until combined.
- Pour the mixture into muffin cups, filling each three-quarters full.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool slightly before serving or storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg bites (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg