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Egg Bites

Cheesy Bacon Egg Muffins: A Perfect Breakfast Treat

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12 egg muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 7 eggs
  • 1/4 cup egg whites
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese(shredded)
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese(shredded)
  • half bell pepper(finely chopped)
  • 4-5 slices cooked bacom
  • dash of green onion(optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In the blender add eggs and egg whites, cottage cheese, 70% of cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and blend everything together.
  • After preparing the batter, make sure to either spray or coat the muffin tins with olive oil.
  • Then, carefully pour the batter into each muffin cup. Fill each cup about more than half way full.
  • Add a portion of finely chopped bell pepper to each muffin tin, followed by a sprinkle of bacon bits and any remaining cheddar cheese.
    optional - here you can also add a dash of fresh green onion.
  • IMPORTANT STEP. Fill a 9x13 inch ovenproof baking pan(or any big pan) halfway with HOT water. Then, place it on the lower oven rack.
  • Next, position your muffin tins on the rack above it. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Keyword breakfast, healthy meal, meal prep