Description
Fluffy Breakfast Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a high‑protein, low‑carb breakfast treat that combine creamy cottage cheese, fluffy eggs, and savory smoked beef. Each bite is baked to a golden finish, delivering a light, airy texture perfect for busy mornings or meal‑prep. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe yields six satisfying portions and can be customized with herbs, cheese varieties, or spice blends for endless flavor possibilities. Enjoy warm bites for a quick, protein‑rich start!!.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped smoked beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- cooking spray or vegetable oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 12‑cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large bowl whisk cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheese, smoked beef, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling three‑quarters full.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool briefly, then remove and serve.
Notes
- Store cooled bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in microwave for 30‑45 seconds or in a 300°F oven for five minutes. Freeze for up to two months
- reheat from frozen in the oven for eight minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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