Ham and Swiss Egg Bites
Ham and Swiss Egg Bites are a high-protein breakfast with classic savory flavor, an easy muffin-pan method, and 20 grams of protein per serving.
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Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup low-fat milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup cooked lean ham finely diced
- ¾ cup reduced-fat Swiss cheese shredded
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Coat a standard 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, black pepper, and garlic powder to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.
- Divide the ham evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Divide the Swiss cheese and green onions evenly among the muffin cups.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup.
- Gently stir the mixture in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the centers are set.
- Let the egg bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Run a thin knife around the edges of each egg bite. Remove the egg bites from the muffin pan.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Serving Size: 2 Egg Bites
Tips and Tricks
Dice the ham small - Small pieces spread more evenly through the muffin cups and make the egg bites easier to eat. Don’t overbake - Remove the egg bites when the centers are just set. Baking too long can make the eggs firm and rubbery. Let them rest before removing - Those 5 minutes in the pan help the egg bites firm up enough to come out more cleanly. Grease the pan well - Coat the bottoms and sides of each muffin cup so the egg bites release without tearing.Storing and Reheating
Store in the refrigerator - Let the egg bites cool completely, then place them in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze for later - Place cooled egg bites in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat in the microwave - Place 2 refrigerated egg bites on a microwave-safe plate and heat in short intervals until warmed through. Reheat in the oven - Place the egg bites in a small baking dish and warm at 325°F until heated through.Nutrition
Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 268mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 1mg
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