Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins, savory muffins are a comforting way to start your day with a fluffy texture and mild, tangy flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 33

Total Time 43

Servings: 6

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Calories: 108

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 cup + ½ tablespoon cottage cheese full-fat for richness
6 large eggs preferably at room temperature
½ cup cheddar cheese shredded for easy mixing
4 tablespoons scallions finely chopped for a mild onion flavor
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour *see Notes for gluten-free option
½ teaspoon baking powder gluten-free if needed
⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt adjust for taste add pepper as desired

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 6-hole muffin pan using butter or cooking spray.
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until smooth and well-combined.
Stir in the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped scallions, salt, and pepper.
Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gently fold into the mixture, being careful not to overmix.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan evenly.
Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 30-33 minutes, or until the tops are golden. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These egg muffins stay soft and fluffy after cooling, making them the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Great warm, and they can be stored in the fridge for a few days!

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