Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Print View)
Light, fluffy egg bites packed with cottage cheese, spinach, and cheddar. Easy to make ahead.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy & Eggs
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese, preferably full-fat
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half
→ Vegetables
05 - 1/2 cup finely chopped baby spinach
06 - 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
07 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with non-stick spray or line with silicone muffin liners for easy removal.
02 - Add eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and frothy, about 30-45 seconds.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Toss evenly to distribute.
04 - Pour the blended egg mixture over the vegetable and cheese blend. Using a spatula, fold gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
05 - Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full. The batter will puff slightly during baking.
06 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until egg bites are completely set in the center and lightly golden brown on top. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
07 - Let cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edges of each cup to loosen, then gently lift out. Serve warm or allow to cool to room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
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- Meal prep becomes effortless when you have twelve protein-packed portions ready to grab and go
- The cottage cheese creates an incredibly fluffy texture without any dry, rubbery egg vibes
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- Overfilling the muffin cups will cause the egg bites to puff up dramatically and then collapse into sad, dense disks
- Letting them cool in the tin for those crucial 5 minutes makes the difference between perfect removal and stuck-together mess
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- A high-speed blender eliminates any cottage cheese curds and creates the smoothest, most luxurious texture
- Spray your muffin tin with non-stick spray even if using liners for absolutely foolproof removal