Keep eggs tender
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Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins with Spinach & Cheddar
Fluffy savoury egg muffins packed with cottage cheese, cheddar and spinach for an easy meal-prep breakfast.
Total time35 min
Calories320 kcal
Protein25g
Serves4
Step by step
Method
- 01
Preheat the oven to 190°C and prepare a 12-cup muffin tray.
- 02
Whisk the eggs until smooth, then mix in the cottage cheese, cheddar, spinach and seasonings.
- 03
Divide evenly between the 12 cups.
- 04
Bake for 22–25 minutes until set and golden. Cool for 10 minutes before removing. One serving is three muffins.
Useful, not complicated
Gabriela's tips
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Prepare safely
Cool cooked egg dishes promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container before reheating thoroughly.
Keep textures separate
Store bread, herbs and crisp vegetables away from moist fillings until serving.
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