Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a savory delight that combines creamy cottage cheese and fluffy eggs with vibrant vegetables for a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as an energizing snack, these protein-packed bites are simple to prepare and sure to impress guests at any gathering. With their gorgeous colors and satisfying texture, they’re not just tasty but also Instagram-worthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- ½ cup chopped fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Stir in the cottage cheese until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped bell peppers and spinach, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top; they should spring back when touched.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 130mg