Description
Cheesy cottage egg muffins bring protein-packed breakfast magic to morning tables. Protein-rich eggs blend with creamy cottage cheese, creating a delightful handheld meal that energizes you for the day ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup + ½ tablespoon (240 g) cottage cheese, full fat
- ½ cup (50 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons scallions/spring onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Pepper to taste
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free, if required)
Instructions
- Preheat the kitchen oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Generously coat a standard six-compartment muffin tin with a light layer of butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent potential sticking.
- Crack fresh eggs into a spacious mixing bowl and vigorously whisk until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture with no visible egg streaks.
- Incorporate cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, and delicately chopped scallions into the whisked eggs, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious mixture.
- Season the egg blend with a pinch of fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Gently sift all-purpose flour and baking powder over the egg mixture, using minimal strokes to combine until the dry ingredients are just integrated.
- Carefully distribute the prepared batter among the greased muffin compartments, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-33 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm texture.
- Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to rest in the tin for 10-15 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Cooling transforms these muffins from hot, fluffy clouds into perfectly portable breakfast bites.
- Leftover muffins store beautifully in airtight containers for 3-4 days, making meal prep a breeze.
- Customize your muffins by swapping cheeses or adding crispy bacon bits for extra flavor excitement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 385 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg