Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Creamy, moist egg bites with cottage cheese, bacon, and shredded cheese for a flavorful protein boost.
# Ingredients List:
→ Protein and Dairy
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¾ cup cooked bacon bits
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7 large eggs
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1 cup cottage cheese
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1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
→ Seasonings
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Other
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Cooking oil spray
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add cooked bacon bits, cottage cheese, shredded Colby Jack cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined.
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Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
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Distribute the egg mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
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Place a pan filled with water on the lower rack of the oven to create steam during baking.
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Place the muffin pan on the upper rack and bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin pan. Serve warm.
# Extra Information:
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Using a water bath in the oven helps keep the egg bites moist and prevents cracking.