Description
Fluffy, cheesy egg bites made with cottage cheese, gruyere, and bacon—perfect for a protein-rich breakfast or snack on the go.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray (for greasing muffin tin)
- 4 slices bacon or turkey bacon, diced and cooked
- 8 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a skillet, cook diced bacon until crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Blend eggs, cottage cheese, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in gruyere cheese and cooked bacon.
- Pour mixture evenly into muffin cups (about ¾ full).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until set and slightly puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use silicone muffin cups for easy removal.
- Reheat in the microwave with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.
- Add chopped veggies or swap cheeses for fun variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes