Bacon Cheddar Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Delicious and healthy Bacon Cheddar Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, packed with protein and flavor, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Grease a muffin tin or use silicone muffin cups.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin.
- Serve warm or let cool completely to store in the freezer. Microwave to reheat as needed.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. You can customize these egg bites with vegetables or different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg