Description
Healthy and protein-packed Egg White Bites baked to fluffy perfection with cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and melted Monterrey jack cheese. These savory bites make a delicious breakfast or snack option that’s quick to prepare and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 2 ¼ cups liquid egg whites (or 12 egg whites)
- ½ cup cottage cheese (2-4% fat)
- ½–1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Vegetables and Cheese
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper (fresh or roasted)
- ½ cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready when the egg bites mixture is prepared.
- Prepare Egg Base: In a large bowl with a spout or a measuring cup, whisk together the liquid egg whites, cottage cheese, optional hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. For a fluffier texture, blend the mixture in a blender for 10-20 seconds until smooth.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Fold in the shredded Monterrey jack cheese, diced red bell pepper, chopped spinach, and green onions just until everything is evenly distributed.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the egg mixture into each cup, filling them about ¾ of the way full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes. The egg bites are done when set and no longer jiggly in the center.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for added color and flavor if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a creamier texture, blending the egg mixture before adding the vegetables and cheese helps create fluffier egg bites.
- Roasted red bell pepper can add extra depth of flavor compared to fresh.
- These egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Feel free to swap the Monterrey jack cheese for cheddar or mozzarella depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: egg white bites, healthy breakfast, high protein, low fat breakfast, baked egg bites, cottage cheese egg bites, easy breakfast recipe
