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Overhead view of seven turkey bacon and cheddar egg bites on a black plate. The golden baked egg bites are topped with melted cheddar, pieces of turkey bacon, green onions, and black pepper.

Turkey Bacon and Cheddar Egg Bites

Nesting Lane
Turkey Bacon and Cheddar Egg Bites are an easy high protein breakfast with plenty of savory flavor, perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

Large Skillet
Standard 12-cup muffin pan
Medium Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a standard 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook the turkey bacon in a large skillet over medium heat according to the package directions.
  • Transfer the turkey bacon to a cutting board, let it cool slightly, and chop it into small pieces.
  • Add the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, black pepper, and garlic powder to a medium mixing bowl and whisk until well blended.
  • Divide the turkey bacon evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  • Divide the cheddar cheese and green onions evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups.
  • Gently stir the ingredients 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 and remove the egg bites from the pan.

Notes

Serving Size: 2 Egg Bites 
Estimated 3 WW Points (Check the official WW app for exact points)

Tips and Tricks

Grease the pan well - Egg mixtures like to stick around the edges, so coat the muffin cups thoroughly with cooking spray.
Don’t overbake them - Take the egg bites out once the centers are set. Baking them too long can make them rubbery.
Let them rest before removing - Those 5 minutes in the pan help the egg bites firm up, which makes them much easier to remove without tearing.
Use sharp cheddar - Sharp cheese gives you more noticeable cheddar flavor, which is especially helpful when you’re using a reduced-fat cheese.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator - Store cooled egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezer - Freeze the cooled egg bites in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Separating them with parchment paper makes it easier to remove only what you need.
Microwave - Reheat refrigerated egg bites in the microwave until warmed through. Frozen egg bites can be thawed overnight first or microwaved from frozen in short intervals.
Oven - Reheat at 350°F until warmed through if you prefer a firmer texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 282mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 571IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 2mg
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