Description

These Egg Bites are a delightful blend of flavor and simplicity, featuring eggs, cottage cheese, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or quick snack, they’re baked to fluffy perfection and can be made in advance for busy mornings.

Ingredients

Scale

8 large eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) cottage cheese (4% milkfat or higher, made with whole milk)
1 ½ cups (6 ounces) shredded monterey jack, divided
¼ teaspoon fine salt
10 twists of freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
¼ cup chopped green onion or 2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 ½ cups finely chopped spinach
½ cup finely chopped roasted red peppers (jarred is fine*)
Several dashes of hot sauce (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F and line twelve muffin cups with paper liners. Heat 3 cups of water in a kettle until boiling, then reduce to a simmer.
In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend on high for 8 to 10 seconds until smooth and frothy. Set aside.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in green onion and a pinch of salt, then add spinach and roasted red peppers. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly before mixing with the egg mixture from the blender.
Place the muffin pan on a rimmed baking sheet and fill each cup about three-fourths full with the egg mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Carefully add hot water to the baking sheet, ensuring it covers the bottom of the muffin cups.
Bake for 26 to 30 minutes until the egg bites have set. Take the muffin pan out of the water and let the bites rest for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

These Egg Bites can be kept in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days.
For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months. Remember to remove the paper liners before reheating to avoid moisture buildup.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 egg bite
Calories: 130
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 150mg