Description
Enjoy these delicious and healthy savory egg bites, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
- as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and liberally grease a 12-cup silicone muffin pan or standard muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender.
- Process on high for 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and no cottage cheese curds remain.
- Pour the blended mixture into a mixing bowl and fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped spinach.
- Distribute the mixture evenly across the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 of the way to the top.
- Place a baking dish filled with 1 inch of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven to create a steam environment.
- Position the muffin tin on the middle rack and bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the eggs are set and slightly domed.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes in the pan before using a silicone spatula to gently release the bites.
Notes
- These egg bites are great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for several days.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 165mg