Description
A delicious and nutritious breakfast option, these cheesy protein egg muffins are packed with flavor and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup finely diced bell peppers
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow to fully preheat.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs, then incorporate cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, and diced bell peppers. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Lightly grease a standard 6-cup muffin tin. Evenly distribute the egg mixture among the cups.
- Position tray in center of oven and bake for 18 minutes, or until centers are just set.
- Remove tray and let muffins cool slightly before removing from pan.
Notes
- These muffins can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a quick breakfast option.
- You can customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg