Description
Delicious and nutritious Spinach Feta Egg Muffins make a perfect protein-packed breakfast or snack. These savory muffins combine fluffy eggs with creamy cottage cheese, fresh baby spinach, and tangy feta cheese, baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and great for meal prep, they are a wholesome option for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 6 large Eggs
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Filling
- ½ cup Chopped Baby Spinach
- ⅓ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease a muffin tin with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside while you prepare the batter.
- Mix Egg Base: In a mixing bowl, add the eggs, cottage cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently beat the mixture with a whisk or fork until all the ingredients are well combined but not overly frothy.
- Add Spinach and Feta to Muffin Tin: Sprinkle the chopped baby spinach and crumbled feta cheese evenly into the bottom of each greased muffin cup. This ensures each muffin has a balanced amount of filling.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the beaten egg and cottage cheese mixture over the spinach and feta in each muffin cup, filling them just over halfway to allow room for the muffins to rise while baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. The muffins are done when their edges start to brown and the tops appear set and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the egg muffins to cool for at least 5 minutes. This helps them firm up for easy removal from the tin without breaking. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced onions or garlic powder to the egg mixture.
- Feel free to substitute feta cheese with goat cheese or shredded cheddar if preferred.
- These muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat well in the microwave.
- Use fresh spinach for best results; frozen spinach should be thawed and well-drained before using.
- Greasing the muffin tin thoroughly is important to prevent the muffins from sticking.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
