Description
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are a delightful way to start your day. These airy, savory bites combine creamy cottage cheese with fluffy eggs for a protein-packed breakfast or snack that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Easy to prepare, this versatile recipe is perfect for busy mornings or meal prep, allowing you to enjoy delicious muffins all week long. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins, and serve them warm or cold for a healthy treat any time of the day!
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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until blended.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add milk and mix until combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, then add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Incorporate fresh parsley and spinach into the mixture.
- Sift in baking powder and mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 175mg