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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe

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Cottage cheese egg bites arranged on a plate
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Twelve small baked egg bites with blended cottage cheese, spinach, red pepper and cheddar.
Estimated Recipe CostEstimated USD $6.60 for twelve bites, about $1.10 per two-bite serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings of 2 bites
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Egg bites
  • 8 large eggs
  • 225 g 4% cottage cheese
  • 50 g cheddar grated
  • 60 g fresh spinach washed, dried and finely chopped
  • 100 g red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil for greasing the pan

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin pan
  • Blender
  • Food thermometer
  • Silicone liners, optional

Instructions
 

Portion and bake
  1. Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a twelve-cup muffin pan with the measured oil or use greased silicone liners supported in the pan.
  2. Blend the eggs, cottage cheese and pepper until evenly combined, avoiding a long blend that creates excessive foam.
  3. Divide the spinach, diced pepper and cheddar among the cups. Pour the egg mixture evenly over them, filling each about three-quarters full. Stir each cup gently if needed to distribute the filling.
  4. Bake 20–25 minutes until set and a thermometer in a center bite reaches 160°F (71°C). Allow extra time if needed rather than judging only by surface color.
  5. Rest for 5 minutes, loosen the edges and lift out carefully. Serve two bites per portion. Refrigerate leftovers promptly within 2 hours; reheat saved portions to 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 11gFiber: 0.7g

Video

Notes

Estimated nutrition per two bites using representative large eggs, 4% cottage cheese, cheddar, vegetables and all measured oil. Contains milk and egg; brands and cup sizes vary.
Illustrative ingredient cost: eggs $2.40, cottage cheese $2, cheddar $0.70 and vegetables/oil $1.50. Energy excluded.
Video credit: Clean & Delicious, Dani Spies. Her version uses low-fat cottage cheese, feta, oregano and a separate water tray at 350°F. This card uses cheddar, 4% cottage cheese and a 325°F bake without the water tray.

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