Description
Delicious and healthy Egg White Bites made with a blend of liquid egg whites, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack, and feta cheese, combined with fresh vegetables like red bell pepper, spinach, and green onions. These protein-packed bites are baked in a water bath to create a creamy texture, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups liquid egg whites
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Cheese
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or use silicone muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Blend Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine the liquid egg whites, cottage cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and slightly frothy to ensure a creamy texture.
- Distribute Vegetables and Feta: Evenly divide the finely chopped red bell pepper, fresh spinach, green onions, and crumbled feta cheese among the muffin cups, spreading them as a layer at the bottom.
- Fill with Egg Mixture: Pour the blended egg white mixture over the vegetables and feta in each muffin cup, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for cooking expansion.
- Create Water Bath: Place the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish. Carefully add hot water to the outer dish until the water reaches halfway up the sides of the muffin tin. This water bath helps cook the egg bites gently and evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the water bath and oven. Let the egg bites cool for 5 minutes before gently removing them from the pan. Serve warm or store for later use.
Notes
- For a smoother texture similar to coffee shop egg bites, blend the egg mixture thoroughly.
- Customize the vegetable mix by adding mushrooms, turkey bacon, or sun-dried tomatoes for different flavors.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave to maintain texture.
