Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are your go-to solution for a protein-packed breakfast or snack. Combining creamy cottage cheese with crispy bacon and shredded Colby jack cheese, these delightful bites are both nutritious and satisfying. Perfectly portioned for meal prep, they can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them ideal for busy mornings or quick snacks throughout the day. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll have a tasty treat ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup cooked bacon bits
- 7 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until well combined.
- Stir in the bacon bits, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Spray a muffin pan with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups (about ¾ full).
- Place a water pan on the lower oven rack to maintain moisture during baking.
- Bake for 23–25 minutes or until set; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool slightly before removing from the pan and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite (55g)
- Calories: 114
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 332mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 186mg