Gruyere and Bacon Egg Bites
Bacon egg bites are high in protein, packed with flavor, light and fluffy and made with just 5 ingredients. They are the perfect smart and healthy breakfast choice for busy and hectic mornings!
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Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 eggs large
- 9 tablespoon egg whites
- 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
- 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- salt and black pepper a pinch each
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees f and cook bacon till crispy. Cool and chop up into small pieces.
- Add cottage cheese, eggs and egg whites, and gruyere cheese to a blender or food processor and blend till smooth.
- Place a silicone muffin mold on a baking sheet and then lightly spray with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture into each mold, then add a bit of bacon to each mold, giving them a light stir to mix up the bacon into the egg mix.
- Bake for 38-40 minutes, till egg bites easily pull away from the mold and are slightly golden brown on top.
- Serve immediately or allow to come to room temperature and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
A serving size calculated above is for 2 egg bites.
To freeze egg bites, wrap individually in plastic wrap, then store in a freezer bag. To reheat, remove from bag and plastic wrap and wrap in a paper towel. Heat on medium power for 30 seconds, then heat on high for 45-60 seconds.
Nutrition
Serving: 6servings | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11.1g | Saturated Fat: 5.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 180mg | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 1mg
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