Description
Delicious and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, baked to perfection with spinach, red bell pepper, and cheddar cheese. A perfect savory snack or breakfast option that is easy to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin using non-stick spray or a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Whisk Eggs: Crack all six eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk vigorously until fully blended and slightly frothy, ensuring an even texture.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Stir the cottage cheese into the beaten eggs until it is evenly incorporated, adding creaminess to the mixture.
- Incorporate Cheddar Cheese: Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese and mix it well into the egg blend for an extra cheesy flavor.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Add the chopped spinach, red bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir until everything is well combined to distribute flavors evenly.
- Activate Baking Powder: In a small bowl, mix the baking powder with a small amount of water to activate its leavening properties, then stir this into the egg mixture.
- Mix in Olive Oil: Pour in the olive oil and mix until the batter is smooth and the oil is evenly distributed, ensuring a moist texture.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup nearly to the top for nicely sized egg bites.
- Bake: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the egg bites are fully set and golden on top.
- Cool: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the egg bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes to set further and make removal easier.
- Release Egg Bites: Carefully run a knife around the edges of each egg bite to loosen and gently remove them from the muffin tin without breaking.
- Serve or Store: Serve warm right away, or allow them to cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for convenient grab-and-go meals.
Notes
- You can replace cheddar cheese with any other cheese of your choice like mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms or tomatoes for additional nutrition and taste.
- Egg bites can be reheated gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Make sure not to overfill the muffin cups to avoid overflow during baking.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese egg bites, baked egg bites, healthy breakfast, protein packed snacks, spinach egg bites, cheesy egg muffins
