Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are soft, fluffy, and easy to make with eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, and turkey. They're perfect for meal prep and make a quick breakfast or snack for busy mornings.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces turkey deli chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large jug, whisk the 6 large eggs with the 1/4 cup milk of choice.
- Add in the 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 4 ounces turkey deli (chopped), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup cottage cheese. Season with Kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Divide the mixture among your 12 silicone muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, until the eggs are set.
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Notes
- Use a silicone muffin pan for the easiest release.
- If using a metal muffin pan, grease each cup well.
- Let the egg bites cool for about 5 minutes before removing them.
- Full-fat, low-fat, or fat-free cottage cheese can be used.
- Swap the cheddar for feta, goat cheese, Gruyere, Parmesan, or Swiss.
- Leave out the turkey for a vegetarian version.
- If adding vegetables, cook and drain them well first to prevent watery egg bites.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1egg muffin | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.4mg