Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Creamy, cheesy egg bites made with cottage cheese, eggs, spinach, bell pepper, and cheese. These fluffy, protein-packed bites are ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup spinach chopped, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite
- salt and pepper to taste
- herbs like dill or parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and eggs, and whisk until well blended and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and diced bell pepper, add shredded cheese, and season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray, or use silicone muffin cups for easy release.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are slightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin, and serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.