Description
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are your go-to solution for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack! These savory muffins combine creamy cottage cheese with fluffy eggs, resulting in a protein-packed treat that is not only light but also incredibly versatile. Perfect for meal prep, these muffins can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them an ideal choice for busy mornings or as a tasty addition to your brunch spread. Customize them by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs to elevate their flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a batch of delightful muffins ready to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until blended. Add the cottage cheese and mix until smooth.
- Pour in the milk and continue whisking until combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Fold in the parsley and chopped spinach.
- Sift in the baking powder and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with the mixture.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown on top; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 180mg