Description
Start your day off right with Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites from Homefoodkitchen! These protein-packed, bite-sized delights are perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a nutritious breakfast that’s quick to make and easy to customize. Add your favorite veggies, switch up the cheeses, or enjoy them plain. These egg bites store well in the fridge or freeze beautifully, making them an ideal option for meal prep. Whether you’re running out the door or taking it slow on the weekend, these cheesy morsels are sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup bacon bits
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking oil spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Fold in bacon bits and shredded cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to 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 (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg