Cottage Cheese Egg Bites: Easy Turkey Bacon & Veggie Delight
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the savory goodness of turkey bacon and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and eggs until well combined.
- Fold in the turkey bacon, bell peppers, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Grease a muffin tin with olive oil.
- Pour the mixture into muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the egg bites are set and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
Notes
- These egg bites can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Make sure to let them cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 135mg