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Wholesome Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

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Creamy, soft, and fluffy egg bites made with cottage cheese, perfect for quick breakfasts or meal prep. These protein-packed bites are easy to make and customizable with your favorite veggies and cheeses.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil or non-stick spray for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin lightly with olive oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Chop the spinach finely and slice the green onions. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until yolks and whites are fully combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the cottage cheese to the eggs and gently break it up with a fork or whisk, leaving some small curds for texture.
  5. Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, spinach, and green onions. Sprinkle in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
  6. Divide the mixture evenly among the greased muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Check at 18 minutes; egg bites should be set but still moist when poked with a toothpick.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a butter knife around each bite to loosen and gently pop them out.
  9. Serve warm immediately or cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and even baking. Do not overmix cottage cheese to keep some curds for texture. Drain spinach well to avoid watery egg bites. Do not overfill muffin cups to prevent overflow. For a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely. These egg bites freeze well when wrapped individually in parchment and stored in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

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