Description

These Egg Bites are a delightful blend of eggs, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, they’re easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking for homemade meal options.

Ingredients

Scale

8 large eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) cottage cheese (4% milkfat or higher, made with whole milk)
1 ½ cups (6 ounces) shredded monterey jack, divided
¼ teaspoon fine salt
10 twists of freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
¼ cup chopped green onion or 2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 ½ cups finely chopped spinach
½ cup finely chopped roasted red peppers (jarred is fine*)
Several dashes of hot sauce (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F and line twelve muffin cups with paper liners. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or medium saucepan and keep it simmering.
In a blender, blend eggs, cottage cheese, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper on high for 8 to 10 seconds until smooth and frothy. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green onion with a pinch of salt, stirring to combine. Then, add spinach and roasted red pepper, cooking until spinach wilts (about 1 to 2 minutes). Cool for a couple of minutes and stir into the blender mixture.
Place the muffin pan on a large baking sheet, pour the egg mixture into the muffin cups (filling each about three-fourths full). Top with remaining shredded cheese, then pour hot water into the sheet pan until it submerges the muffin pans.
Bake for 26 to 30 minutes until set. Remove muffin pan from water and let the bites rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Remove liners before reheating.

Notes

Remove the paper liners before reheating to avoid trapping moisture.
You can customize the ingredients based on your preferences, such as adding different vegetables or cheeses.
These bites make excellent meal prep options as they are easy to store and reheat.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 egg bite
Calories: 120
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 210mg