Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are the perfect solution for a quick and nutritious meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. These protein-packed snacks combine creamy cottage cheese with savory bacon and shredded cheese, making them ideal for breakfast, snacks, or brunch gatherings. Easy to prepare in advance, they fit seamlessly into your meal prep routine and are a hit with both kids and adults. Enjoy them warm or chilled, paired with fresh fruits or a side salad for a wholesome experience.
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 Colby jack cheese, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Spray a muffin pan with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Evenly distribute the egg mixture into the muffin cups.
- Bake for 23–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before removing from the pan and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 302mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 205mg