American · Breakfast
Bacon Cheddar Savoury Muffins (High-Protein)
High-protein savoury muffins built on a batter of eggs, cheddar, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, studded with crisp diced pork bacon and scallion. Baked until domed and golden, the crumb stays moist with a tangy dairy note and smoky bacon throughout. Served warm split with butter.
$4
15 minsPrep
22 minsCook
37 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
882Calories
63.9gProtein
54.4gFat
33.2gCarbs
5.4gSugar
5.3gFiber
3401mgSodium
540mgChol
19.2gSat Fat
385mgPotassium
285mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
1.8mcgVitamin B12
8.2mgVitamin C
protein-rich
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Heat oven to 375F (190C), line two muffin cups, thinly slice scallions, dice bacon, and grate cheddar.
2
Fry
Cook diced bacon in a dry skillet over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes until fat renders and pieces crisp, then drain on paper towels.
3
Whisk
Beat eggs, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt in a bowl until loose and evenly combined with no large curds.
4
Fold
Fold in whole wheat flour, oat flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, then grated cheddar, scallions and most of bacon.
5
Bake
Spoon batter into two cases, top with reserved bacon, and bake at 375F (190C) 20 to 22 minutes until domed and golden.
6
Plate
Rest in tin 5 minutes, turn out, and serve warm split with butter.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g pork bacon
- 2.8 oz80g sharp cheddar cheese
- 44 large eggs
- 7 oz200g low-fat cottage cheese
- 5.2 oz150g plain Greek yogurt
- 3 1/2 oz100g whole wheat flour
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp oat flour
- 44 scallions
- 1 tsp1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
