Description
Homemade savory spinach and cheese breakfast bites combine Mediterranean flavors with simple ingredients. Crispy edges and creamy centers promise a delightful morning meal for hungry people.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups (170 g) chopped spinach
- ½ cup (30 g) finely diced chives
- ¼ cup (28 g) ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper to ensure effortless release of the breakfast bites.
- Batter Foundation: Whisk Greek yogurt and eggs in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy, creating a rich, velvety base for the mixture.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Combine flour, ground flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Batter Integration: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the yogurt-egg blend, stirring consistently to eliminate lumps and create a uniform batter.
- Flavor Enrichment: Gently incorporate chopped spinach, diced chives, and a portion of shredded cheddar cheese into the batter, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Shaping and Topping: Using lightly floured hands, form 12 uniform rounds on the prepared baking tray, topping each with the remaining cheese for a golden, crispy finish.
- Baking Process: Start baking at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue cooking for 20 minutes without opening the oven door to maintain consistent heat.
- Final Check: Remove from the oven when the bites display golden-brown bottoms and slightly browned tops, indicating perfect doneness. Serve warm for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Optimize Ingredient Mixing: Whisk wet ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumpy batter and ensure smooth, consistent texture throughout the breakfast bites.
- Control Cheese Distribution: Fold cheese gently to prevent overmixing, which can make the bites dense and tough instead of light and fluffy.
- Master Baking Temperature: Start at high heat for initial rise, then lower temperature to allow even cooking without burning the exterior.
- Perfect Portioning Technique: Use consistent 1/3 cup measurements and lightly floured hands to create uniform bites that cook evenly and look professional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 319 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg