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Cottage Cheese Egg Breakfast Muffins


  • Author: Shirley

Description

Fluffy, protein-packed breakfast muffins made with eggs, cottage cheese, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or a satisfying grab-and-go option.


Ingredients

• 8 large eggs

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper

• 1/2 cup chopped spinach

• 1/3 cup chopped onion

• 1/2 cup cooked bacon or sausage (optional)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• Cooking spray or oil, for greasing


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until fully combined.

3. Add cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; whisk again.

4. Stir in cheddar cheese, bell pepper, spinach, onion, and cooked bacon or sausage if using.

5. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until set and lightly golden.

7. Cool for 5 minutes before removing and serving.