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Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

These Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins offer a savory, satisfying, and incredibly easy solution for busy mornings. The cottage cheese melts into the eggs as they bake, creating a wonderfully moist, tender, and light texture that’s almost like a mini frittata. They are a protein-packed, customizable, and fantastic meal-prep staple for a healthy, grab-and-go breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • ½ cup bell peppers, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with butter, oil, or a non-stick spray. Using silicone liners also works wonders for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, crack the 6 large eggs. Add the cottage cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk everything together vigorously until the mixture is airy and well-combined. A few small lumps of cottage cheese are perfectly fine!
  3. Gently stir in your chopped bell peppers, green onions, chopped spinach, and the shredded cheese. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the egg base.
  4. Carefully pour the egg mixture into the prepared muffin cups. Fill each one about three-quarters of the way full to give them room to puff up in the oven without spilling over.
  5. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes. You'll know they're done when they are set in the center and have a beautiful golden-brown top. A toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean.
  6. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before running a knife around the edges to loosen them. Serve them warm or let them cool completely for later.

Notes

For an extra smooth texture, blend the cottage cheese before adding it to the eggs. To prevent watery muffins, sauté high-moisture vegetables to cook off excess water before adding them to the egg mixture. Variations include using different cheeses like smoked Gouda or Gruyère, adding cooked proteins such as sausage or bacon, or incorporating other vegetables like broccoli and mushrooms.