Description
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are a delightful and nutritious way to kickstart your day or refuel between meals. These savory muffins combine creamy cottage cheese with fluffy eggs, making them not only rich in protein but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a healthy snack, these muffins can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or cheeses. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s freezer-friendly for quick meals throughout the week. Enjoy them warm or cold—these muffins are sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until fully blended.
- Mix in the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add the milk and stir until combined.
- Incorporate the cheddar cheese and seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder).
- Fold in the parsley and spinach.
- Sift in the baking powder and mix gently.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with the mixture.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Cool slightly before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg