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Cottage Cheese Vegetable Egg Bites on a platter.

Cottage Cheese Vegetable Egg Bites

Kaylen
Made with protein-rich cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and shredded cheese, these Cottage Cheese Vegetable Egg Bites are the perfect nutritious start to your day!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 egg bites

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • non-stick spray
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd) full-fat or low-fat
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (175°C). Grease a muffin pan with non-stick spray.
  • IF MIXING BY HAND: combine the eggs and cottage cheese in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until everything is incorporated, then add the rest of the ingredients: shredded cheese, bell pepper, spinach, scallions, garlic powder, sea salt, smoked paprika, black pepper.
  • IF MIXING BY FOOD PROCESSOR: combine the eggs and cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth, then pour it in a large mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients: shredded cheese, bell pepper, spinach, scallions, garlic powder, sea salt, smoked paprika, black pepper.
  • Stir to make sure everything is combined well, then divide the mixture evenly amongst the 12 holes in the muffin pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. The tops should be set and golden around the edges.
  • Let them sit in the pan for 5 minutes before trying to remove them. I like to use a silicone spatula by going around the edges of the egg bite and lightly twisting the egg bite with my fingers. It should pop out easily after that. Alternatively, you could use a butter knife. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese is best, as nonfat may produce less fluffy, sponge-like egg bites.
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an air-tight container and use within 4 days.
  • You can freeze them in freezer-safe packaging, but the texture may change when defrosted.  For the best quality, use within 2 months.
  • You can mix the egg bites by hand or in a blender.  Blending provides a smoother texture, but the egg bites are delicious either way.
Keyword Eggs, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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