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Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites with Spinach and Gruyère

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These creamy cottage cheese egg bites with spinach and Gruyère are tender, fluffy, and perfect for a quick, satisfying breakfast or brunch. They blend cottage cheese and eggs for a silky texture with a golden cheesy crust.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, well-drained
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese as alternative)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (can substitute baby kale or arugula)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (chives or parsley, optional)
  • Butter or olive oil for greasing the muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or olive oil.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine eggs and cottage cheese. Blend on medium-high speed for about 30 seconds until smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into a mixing bowl. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Fold in chopped spinach, shredded Gruyère cheese, and fresh herbs if using. Mix gently to keep the batter light.
  5. Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the egg bites puff up and turn golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  7. Let the egg bites rest for 5 minutes in the tin before removing carefully.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better fluffiness. Drain cottage cheese well to avoid soggy bites. Blend cottage cheese and eggs thoroughly for a creamy texture. Fold spinach and cheese gently to keep air in the batter. Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking and drying out. Grease muffin tin well or use silicone liners to prevent sticking. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: egg bites, cottage cheese, spinach, Gruyère, breakfast, brunch, easy recipe, low-carb, gluten-free

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