No need to visit Starbucks for Gruyere
& Bacon Egg Bites, when they are
so simple to make at home!
Ingredients:
olive oil cooking spray or butter
1/4 cup minced shallots or onion
2 teaspoons dried chives (or 1/4 cup diced fresh chives)
1 cup full fat cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices crisp bacon, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce
2 eggs
6 egg whites
1/4 cup grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
Method:
Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly butter the bottom and sides of 12 cups in a muffin pan.** Combine all of the ingredients, in an 8 cup measuring cup, or large bowl, with an electric mixer until they are well combined. (You can also put all in a blender and pulse until blended.) Divide the egg mixture evenly between the twelve muffin cups. Top each portion with 1 teaspoon of grated Gruyere. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool for 3 to 5 minutes in the pan. Makes 12. Reheat leftovers for 45 seconds in a microwave oven.
**I used a silicone muffin pan, because it makes removal of the egg bites easier. (Do not use paper liners.)
Nutritional info per egg bite, approximately:
68.4 calories ~ 3.7 grams fat ~ 1.38 grams net carbs ~ 6.9 grams protein
Note: These are my favorite egg bites and the rest of my family liked them, too!
Looks great!
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