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Southwest Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

These Southwest Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are one of my favorite easy meals to keep on hand. They’re perfect for busy mornings, quick snacks between games or even a protein-packed bite after practice.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 eggs
  • 8 ounces cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 4 ounce can diced green chilies drained
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • In a blender, combine the eggs and cottage cheese. Blend just until smooth. Pour into a bowl.
    5 eggs, 8 ounces cottage cheese
  • Add the flour and butter and whisk well to combine.
    ¼ cup flour, ¼ cup butter
  • Add the green onions, green chilies and Monterey Jack. Stir well to combine.
    2 tablespoons chopped green onions, 4 ounce can diced green chilies, 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Using a cookie scoop or a ¼ cup measuring cup, carefully divide the egg mixture between the 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 29-31 minutes or until set and starting to brown on top.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg

Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.

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