Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Quick, nutritious, and versatile egg bites made with cottage cheese and your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (like bell peppers, spinach, or onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well blended.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, diced vegetables, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Pour the egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm or let cool completely for meal prepping.
Notes
These egg bites are versatile and kid-approved! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg