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Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins: Your New Favorite Snack!

Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack, perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Cooking spray or oil for greasing the muffin tin

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
  3. Add the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the egg mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before carefully removing the muffins from the tin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • These muffins can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a twist, try adding cooked bacon or sausage for extra flavor.
  • You can substitute the spinach with kale or any other leafy green you prefer.
  • For a dairy-free option, replace the cottage cheese and cheddar with a plant-based alternative.

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