I don't have a lot of time in the mornings in my current job and I'm looking to boost my protein intake, so I thought I'd try egg bites that can be batch cooked (and even frozen) then reheated quickly.
Yields about 24 egg bites
- 12 eggs
- 1 lb. bulk breakfast sausage, browned and drained
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 5-6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease about 18 cups on a muffin tin. (I use the silicone muffin pan and bake two batches)
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl until slightly frothy. Stir in cottage cheese & salt/pepper to taste.
- Add cooked sausage, green onions, peppers & the cheddar cheese. Stir well to incorporate.
- Pour egg mixture into each muffin tin filling about 3/4 of the way full. Don’t overfill as it will expand a little while baking.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 20-25 mins or until fully set.
To freeze, let them come to room temperature, then chill in fridge. Pack in freezer bags and freeze.
To reheat: microwave for about 30 seconds for every 2 bites.
