Description
These Lemon-Dill Swirled Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a healthy and flavorful breakfast or snack option, packed with protein and bright citrus notes. They’re perfect for meal prepping and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) cottage cheese, full-fat
- 4 large eggs
- 60ml (¼ cup) whole milk
- 30g (2 Tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 30g (2 Tbsp) grated Parmesan cheese
- 5ml (1 tsp) olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 100g (3½ oz) cream cheese, softened
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp (≈3g) chopped fresh dill
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh dill fronds & lemon zest curls (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat & Grease: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a muffin tin.
- Blend Base: Blend cottage cheese, eggs, milk, flour, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Make Swirl: Combine cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and salt.
- Fill Cups: Spoon batter into muffin cups, add cream swirl, then top with more batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, until set and golden.
- Cool & Release: Let cool for 5 minutes, then loosen and remove bites.
- Plate & Garnish: Arrange bites and garnish with dill and lemon zest.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth swirl. Don’t over-blend the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg