Cottage Cheese Spinach Egg Muffins

Cottage cheese spinach egg muffins with cheddar and scallions, baked until fully set for an easy, protein-rich breakfast or brunch.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 22 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons scallions
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a standard 6-cup muffin pan. (about 5 min) — 350°F
2. Blend the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth and combined. (about 2 min)
3. Fold in the spinach, cheddar, scallions, and black pepper. (about 2 min)
4. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups. (about 1 min)
5. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, until the centers are fully set and reach 160°F. (about 22 min) — 350°F
6. Rest the muffins for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan and serving. (about 5 min)