Broccoli Cheese Egg Bites
These broccoli cheddar cottage cheese egg bites are fluffy, cheesy, and packed with protein. Made with egg whites, cottage cheese, broccoli, and sharp cheddar, they're an easy make-ahead breakfast that's perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups liquid egg whites
- ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1½ cups roughly chopped raw broccoli florets
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Add the egg whites, cottage cheese, broccoli, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth with tiny green flecks throughout.
- Divide the cheddar cheese and green onions evenly among the muffin cups. Pour the broccoli egg mixture evenly over the cheddar and green onions, filling each muffin cup nearly to the top.
- Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, or until the centers are just set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Kori's Tips
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TIPS: Blend the cottage cheese until silky smooth for the best texture. Pat the broccoli dry after steaming so the egg bites don't become watery. Remove from the oven as soon as the centers are set to keep them tender.
VARIATIONS: Swap the cheddar for pepper jack, Gruyère, or Swiss. Add diced turkey ham or cooked turkey bacon for extra protein. Stir in a pinch of smoked paprika or Dijon mustard powder for extra flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Enjoy with fresh fruit, sliced avocado, or salsa for breakfast. They're also delicious tucked into an English muffin or wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla for a grab-and-go breakfast burrito.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 431IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
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