Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
Other
- Cooking spray
- Silicone muffin pan or muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare your muffin pan by lightly spraying a silicone muffin pan with cooking spray or lining a regular muffin pan with cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the eggs, 2% cottage cheese, grated sharp cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy texture.
- Pour Mixture: Evenly pour the blended egg mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the chopped chives evenly over the top of each cup for added flavor and a fresh garnish.
- Bake Egg Bites: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes. The egg bites should be tender but fully set, not runny, indicating they are perfectly cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the egg bites from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. This helps them firm up and makes them easier to remove from the pan.
Notes
- For best texture, use 2% cottage cheese to keep the egg bites creamy but not too watery.
- Feel free to customize your egg bites by adding cooked vegetables or different cheese varieties.
- These egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and are easily reheated in the microwave.
- Using a blender ensures a smooth, uniform mixture which results in fluffy and creamy egg bites.
- If you don’t have a silicone pan, cupcake liners work well to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
