Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins Recipe
These Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are a delightful and protein-packed breakfast option that’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep. They are light, fluffy, and bursting with cheesy and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-33 minutes
- Total Time: 45-48 minutes
- Yield: 6 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins:
- 1 cup + ½ tbsp cottage cheese (full fat)
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons scallions/spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose/plain flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free, if required)
- ⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt (plus pepper to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350F/180C/160 fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 6-hole muffin pan using either butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
- Whisk eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
- Add cottage cheese: Whisk in the cottage cheese, cheddar, scallions, salt, and pepper until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add flour: Sift the flour and baking powder and gently stir in using a whisk just to combine.
- Fill pan: Spoon the batter into the muffin pan.
- Bake muffins: Place in the center of the oven and bake for 30-33 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- *Notes: You can use gluten-free flour if needed for dietary restrictions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins, Breakfast, Protein-packed, Easy, Meal Prep, Savory Muffins
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