COTTAGE CHEESE EGG BITES

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (low‑fat or full‑fat)
• 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional, can use any meltable cheese)
• 0.25 cup Bell Pepper (diced, any color)
• 0.25 cup Spinach (chopped, fresh)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoons Cooked Bacon Bits (optional, for non‑vegetarian version)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the batter.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Grease Muffin Tin

   Lightly coat each cup of the muffin tin with non‑stick spray or a thin layer of oil.

   Time: PT2M

3. Whisk Eggs

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk the six eggs until they are frothy and slightly pale.

   Time: PT3M

4. Combine Remaining Ingredients

   Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, diced bell pepper, chopped spinach, salt, pepper, and optional bacon bits to the eggs. Fold gently until just combined.

   Time: PT5M

5. Fill Muffin Cups

   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three‑quarters full (≈½ cup).

   Time: PT3M

6. Bake

   Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Cool Slightly

   Remove the tin from the oven and let the egg bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

14g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

10g

Fiber

1g