Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (any fat content between 0% – 2%)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Toppings
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup mix-ins of choice (such as chopped spinach, diced peppers, broccoli florets, cooked sausage, ham, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tray: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a silicone muffin tray using non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of oil. This ensures the egg bites will easily slide out once baked.
- Blend egg mixture: In a high-powered blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fill muffin cups: Pour about ¼ cup of the egg mixture into each cavity of the prepared muffin tray, evenly dividing the batter among the 12 cups.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheese and your choice of mix-ins over each filled cup. Use the back of a spoon to gently incorporate the toppings into the egg mixture. Optionally, add a little extra cheese on top of each cup for a richer flavor.
- Bake: Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until the egg bites are set and no longer jiggly when gently shaken.
- Cool and serve: Allow the egg bites to cool slightly in the tray before removing. Serve warm, or store for meal prep purposes.
Notes
- To substitute whole eggs with egg whites, use about 1.5 cups of egg whites (approximately 12 egg whites); note that this version may be less fluffy and slightly more moist.
- Store cooked egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- While freezing is possible, the texture might become watery upon thawing; for best results, defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and recipes should be chosen based on overall nourishment and enjoyment, not just calorie counting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
