Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
A high-protein, low-carb breakfast essential perfect for meal prep. These fluffy egg bites are packed with cottage cheese, crispy bacon, and melted Colby Jack cheese.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup cooked bacon bits
- 7 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the nutrient-dense cottage cheese, cooked bacon, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
- Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking oil spray.
- Evenly divide the egg mixture among the 12 muffin cups.
- For a perfectly moist and fluffy texture, place a pan filled with water on the lower oven rack.
- Place the muffin pan on the upper rack and bake for 23 to 25 minutes.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of an egg bite; it should come out clean.
- Let them cool slightly for a couple of minutes, then easily pop them out of the pan and enjoy your wholesome breakfast!
Notes
Nutritional Information per serving: Calories: 169 kcal, Total Carbs: 5g, Net Carbs: 3g, Fats: 11g, Protein: 13g
