Italian Grinder Egg Bites
Italian Grinder Egg Bites are a high-protein breakfast with 21 grams of protein per serving, perfect for easy meal prep.
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Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup low-fat milk
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ounces deli ham finely chopped
- 2 ounces turkey pepperoni finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup banana peppers drained and finely diced
- 2 tablespoon red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoon roasted red peppers drained and finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a standard 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the ham, turkey pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, banana peppers, red onion, and roasted red peppers. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the centers are set.
- Remove the muffin pan from the oven. Let the egg bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges of the egg bites to release them. Carefully remove the egg bites from the muffin pan.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Serving Size: Egg Bites
Tips and Tricks
Drain the peppers well - Extra liquid from the banana peppers or roasted red peppers can make the egg bites watery. Chop everything finely - Small pieces stay evenly distributed and make the egg bites easier to eat. Coat the muffin pan thoroughly - Egg bites tend to stick around the edges, even in a nonstick pan. Check the centers - The egg bites are ready when the centers no longer appear wet.Storing and Reheating
Refrigerator - Store cooled egg bites in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezer - Freeze the cooled egg bites in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Microwave - Reheat refrigerated egg bites in short intervals until warm. Thaw frozen egg bites overnight first or microwave them at reduced power. Oven - Place the egg bites in a small baking dish and warm them at 325°F until heated through.Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 21gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 666mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 491IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 2mg
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