Egg Bites

Ingredients

1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

16 ounces low fat cottage cheese

1 pack center cut bacon

12 eggs

Red peppers, chopped (optional)

Mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Cook bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs until well beaten.

Add shredded cheddar cheese and cottage cheese to the eggs, mix well.

Fold in cooked bacon pieces.

Add chopped red peppers and mushrooms if desired.

Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the egg mixture.

Place the muffin tin in a larger baking pan.

Add hot water to the larger pan, creating a water bath around the muffin tin.

Bake for 25 minutes or until eggs are set.

Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin.

Nutrition Facts

Total

Serves 21

119 cal

8g fat

2g carbs

11g protein

0g fiber

4g s. fat

1g sugars

279mg sodium