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Close-up of stacked, golden, Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins with spinach and red pepper, resting on parchment paper, with a side of cottage cheese in the background.

Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

These fluffy, savory egg muffins are packed with cottage cheese and cheddar, offering a soft and satisfying start to your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 108
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup + ½ tablespoon cottage cheese full fat for creamy texture
  • 6 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp flavor
  • 4 tablespoons scallions finely chopped, adds freshness
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder gluten-free if needed
  • ⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt adjust to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C for fan ovens. Grease a 6-hole muffin pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
  3. Stir in the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, scallions, salt, and pepper.
  4. Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture, then fold them in gently using a whisk just until incorporated.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin pan.
  6. Bake in the center of the oven for 30-33 minutes or until golden and set. remove and cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

These cottage cheese egg muffins are wonderfully soft and can be served warm for breakfast or as a snack. They are great for meal prepping and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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