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Fluffy golden cottage cheese egg bites baked in silicone cups with melted cheddar and bell peppers

Fluffy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings (2 bites each)
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large Large eggs
  • 1 cup Whole milk or 2% cottage cheese
  • 0.75 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Gruyère)
  • 0.5 cup Diced red bell pepper
  • 2 stalks Green onions (scallions, thinly sliced)
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place a 9x13 baking dish with 1 inch hot water on bottom oven rack to create steam.
  2. Add eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a high-speed blender. Blend for 30-45 seconds until silky smooth and frothy.
  3. Distribute shredded cheese, bell peppers, and scallions into 12 silicone muffin cups.
  4. Pour blended egg batter over fillings until 3/4 full. Bake on middle rack for 28-32 minutes until set.
  5. Let cool 5 minutes, pop out of silicone cups, and enjoy immediately or store for meal prep!

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 14gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 26000IUVitamin C: 20.6mgCalcium: 1600mgIron: 0.2mg

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