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High Protein Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 175kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 large egg s
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese (2% or 4% fat)
  • 1.25 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 0.25 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 0.5 cup cooked bacon, finely chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Prepare a water bath by placing a large rectangular baking dish on the bottom oven rack and filling it with 1 inch of boiling water to create a humid environment.
  • Generously grease a 12-cup silicone muffin tray with non-stick cooking spray; silicone is required for clean extraction without tearing the delicate egg structure.
  • Combine eggs, cottage cheese, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a high-speed blender.
  • Process on high speed for 60 seconds until the mixture is completely homogenous and significantly aerated with small bubbles.
  • Distribute the chopped bacon and 1 cup of the shredded Gruyère cheese evenly into the bottom of the 12 muffin cups.
  • Pour the blended egg mixture over the fillings, filling each cup until approximately 90% full.
  • Top each bite with the remaining 0.25 cup of Gruyère and the Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Place the muffin tray on the middle rack directly above the water bath.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the centers are set and do not jiggle when the pan is moved, but before the tops begin to brown heavily.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest in the tray for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up before depanning.