Description
Quick and nourishing egg bites packed with cottage cheese, vegetables, and gooey cheese, perfect for a busy week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Whisk together the large eggs and cottage cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, chopped vegetables, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before gently removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator for later!
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or cheeses for endless variations. These bites are meal prep-friendly and can be stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, egg bites, meal prep, healthy snack, easy recipe