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Baked Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

9g Protein Baked Cottage Cheese Egg Bites That Wow Every Morning

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Easy and protein-packed baked cottage cheese egg bites with pepperjack cheese, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 egg bites 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped tomato
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a 12-cup muffin pan on a rimmed cookie sheet. Line the muffin tin with silicone liners and spray them with non-stick baking spray. Boil a pan of water.
  2. Blend eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth (about 30 seconds).
  3. Stir in chopped onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each ¾ full.
  5. Carefully pour boiling water into the cookie sheet (¼ to ½ inch deep). Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly golden. A toothpick should come out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Cottage cheese adds creaminess and protein.
  • A water bath ensures even cooking.
  • Overbaking makes them rubbery.
  • Let them cool slightly to prevent deflating.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg bite
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg