Description
Cottage cheese egg bites are a delightful, protein-packed treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a nutritious snack. These fluffy bites combine creamy cottage cheese and eggs, enhanced with fresh spinach and cheddar cheese to create a flavorful experience that will leave you craving more. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting friends, these versatile egg bites are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh herbs (like chives or parsley, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add in the cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; mix well.
- Fold in the chopped spinach and shredded cheddar until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into each muffin cup until about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and set in the center. Let cool slightly before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite (40g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg