Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Printable Version)
Creamy, moist bites combining eggs, cottage cheese, bacon, and cheese for a protein-rich start or snack.
# Ingredients List:
→ Protein
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7 large eggs
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¾ cup cooked bacon bits
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1 cup cottage cheese
→ Dairy
04 -
1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
→ Seasoning
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Others
07 -
Cooking oil spray
# How to Make It:
01 -
Set the oven to 163°C (325°F) to warm up.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly. Add bacon bits, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper; mix until evenly incorporated.
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Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
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Evenly distribute the egg mixture into the 12 muffin cups.
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Place a shallow pan filled with water on the lower oven rack to create steam.
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Position the muffin pan on the upper rack and bake for 23 to 25 minutes until the egg bites are set.
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Insert a toothpick into the center of an egg bite; it should come out clean when fully cooked.
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Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before gently removing them from the pan. Serve warm.
# Extra Tips:
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Using a water bath in the oven ensures the egg bites remain moist and tender.