Description
These homemade egg bites are a delicious and protein-packed breakfast option that can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Easy to make and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Bites:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon or diced ham
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Blend Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine eggs and cottage cheese, blend until smooth, then transfer to a bowl.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon/ham, bell pepper, green onion, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour mixture into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden. Cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Freezer-friendly; thaw and reheat in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
