Description
Delicious and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. These creamy, fluffy bites are blended to smooth perfection and baked until set, making them an easy-to-make, nutritious meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease a silicone muffin pan or line a regular muffin pan with parchment liners to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy for an even texture.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Evenly divide the blended egg mixture into the 12 wells of the prepared muffin pan.
- Bake Egg Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the egg bites are completely set and slightly puffed. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with any cheese of your choice like mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Feel free to add herbs or cooked vegetables to the egg mixture for extra nutrition and taste.
- Ensure oven temperature is accurate to get perfectly cooked egg bites without browning too much.
- Use silicone muffin pans for easy removal or parchment liners with regular pans to prevent sticking.
- These egg bites can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated quickly for a convenient meal.
