1 January, 2025
Baked Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Baked Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Equipment
- 1 Muffin Tin Pan
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 medium onion chopped (optional)
- 1 cup bacon (cooked) ham or sausage (optional)
- 1 cup spinach chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in any optional add-ins.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish or individual muffin tins (sprayed with cooking spray to avoid sticking)
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Tips and Variations:
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cottage cheese.
Add your favorite vegetables or protein sources for extra flavor and nutrition.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving.
Serve with salsa, avocado, or sour cream.
Here are some additional recipe ideas for baked cottage cheese eggs:
Spinach and Feta: Add chopped spinach and crumbled feta cheese to the egg mixture.
Bacon and Tomato: Add cooked bacon and chopped tomatoes to the egg mixture.
Sausage and Mushroom: Add cooked sausage and chopped mushrooms to the egg mixture.
Mexican-style: Add chopped green chiles, salsa, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the egg mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 2egg bites | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 808IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg