Description
Broccoli cheddar baked egg bites deliver protein-packed morning magic from your kitchen. Creamy cheese and tender broccoli create perfect handheld breakfast companions you’ll crave any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 9 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Cheeses:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, divided
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Equip a silicone muffin tray with non-stick cooking spray to ensure effortless egg bite removal after baking.
- Combine eggs, cottage cheese, half the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a blender, processing until the mixture achieves a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Carefully distribute the blended egg mixture into the prepared muffin tray, filling each cavity approximately halfway to accommodate natural rising during the baking process.
- Gently scatter chopped broccoli and spinach across the surface of the egg mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout each individual egg bite.
- Crown the vegetable-topped egg bites with the remaining cheddar cheese, creating a golden, melted topping that will add richness and visual appeal.
- Enhance the flavor profile with a delicate sprinkle of additional salt and pepper, tailoring the seasoning to personal taste preferences.
- Position the muffin tray in a preheated oven set at 300°F (150°C) and bake for precisely 30 minutes, allowing the egg bites to set and develop a tender, fluffy texture.
- After baking, extract the muffin tray from the oven and permit the egg bites to cool momentarily, which will help them maintain structural integrity when removing from the tray.
Notes
- Meal prep champions will love these protein-packed egg bites that store perfectly in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Low temperature baking ensures a creamy, custard-like texture without tough or rubbery edges.
- Silicone muffin trays prevent sticking and make removal effortless, creating beautiful individual portions every time.
- Customize the recipe by swapping spinach with kale, adding bacon bits, or experimenting with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or Swiss.
- Excellent for grab-and-go breakfasts, high-protein snacks, or quick keto-friendly meal options that require minimal morning preparation.
- Blending ingredients creates a smoother, more consistent texture compared to manually whisking, resulting in uniform and light egg bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg