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Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins


  • Author: chef-joudia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and fluffy egg muffins made with cottage cheese and diced vegetables, perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup diced vegetables (like bell peppers, spinach, or onions)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • Cooking spray or oil for greasing the muffin tin
  • A splash of milk for a silkier texture (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
  3. Stir in the diced vegetables, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly mixed.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
  7. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for meal prep.

Notes

Great for meal prep and can be easily customized with different vegetables and seasonings.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: muffins, breakfast, cottage cheese, easy recipe, vegetarian