Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a protein-packed, fluffy snack perfect for breakfast or anytime energy boosts, combining creamy cottage cheese with eggs for a nutritious treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
- Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, chopped spinach, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before removing from the tin.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add diced cooked bacon or herbs like chives or parsley before baking.