Description

These cottage cheese egg cups are a fun twist on your traditional egg cup. Loaded with ample protein from three types of cheeses plus bacon to keep you satisfied and filled. Great for on-the-go breakfasts or a mid-day pick-me-up snack.

Ingredients

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6 slices bacon

1/4 cup shallots, chopped

1/4 cup scallions, chopped

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup chopped steamed broccoli or frozen

16-ounce carton of egg whites

5.3-ounce container of 2% cottage cheese, a little over 1/2 cup

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt

1/4 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

chopped green onion, optional garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F.
In a large skillet, add bacon slices and cook until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Then chop bacon into bite-sized pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat. Set aside.
In the same skillet used for the bacon, sautéed the chopped shallots, scallions, and bell pepper over medium heat, and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli and cook for an additional minute. Set aside.
Whisk together the egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic powder, seasoning salt, and grated Parmesan cheese using a large mixing bowl. Add the sautéed veggies and half of the chopped bacon and mix well.
Spray a nonstick 12-cup muffin tin VERY generously with oil so the eggs don’t stick. Pour the egg mixture, about 1/3 cup each into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle the the remaining bacon sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, and bake in the center of the oven for about 25 minutes, until set. If desired, sprinkle with chopped green onion before serving.

Notes

These will puff up in the oven but will flatten out once removed.

Feel free to use a different color of bell pepper – whatever veggies you have in your fridge will work, too.

Turkey bacon or sausage can be used in place of bacon.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American