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Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are protein-packed and perfect for any meal or snack. Customize them with your favorite vegetables and cheese for a delicious, easy meal prep option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Vegetables and Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup diced vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach, onions) Use any combination of your favorite vegetables.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Other
  • as needed Cooking spray or muffin liners To grease the muffin tin.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheese, and diced vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  2. Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm or store for meal prep.

Notes

To make it easier, use pre-diced vegetables or frozen vegetables that can be quickly thawed. You can substitute cottage cheese with ricotta for a creamier texture. Adding chopped cooked bacon or sausage can also give these bites an extra flavor boost.