American · Breakfast
Ham and Cheese Savoury Muffins (High-Protein)
Savoury American muffins made with whole-wheat flour, eggs, cottage cheese and diced ham, folded with sharp cheddar and scallion. Baked until golden, the tender crumb is protein-dense. Served warm as a portable breakfast or with a green salad for lunch.
$4
15 minsPrep
22 minsCook
37 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
810Calories
66.4gProtein
36.3gFat
52.6gCarbs
7.4gSugar
8.9gFiber
3179mgSodium
666mgChol
12.4gSat Fat
478mgPotassium
312mgCalcium
4.2mgIron
0.8mcgVitamin B12
3.1mgVitamin C
protein-rich
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and line 4 cups of a muffin tin with paper cases.
2
Whisk
Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, milk and olive oil in a bowl until uniform with no visible curd lumps.
3
Fold
Fold in the whole-wheat flour, baking powder, salt and pepper until just combined, then fold through the ham, cheddar and scallion.
4
Bake
Divide the batter between the cups and bake at 375F (190C) for 20 to 22 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
5
Rest
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
6
Plate
Turn out onto a rack and serve warm with a green salad.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g ham
- 66 eggs
- 1 cup220g cottage cheese
- 2.8 oz80g sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cup180g whole-wheat flour
- 22 scallion
- 2 tsp2 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp60ml whole milk
- 2 tbsp30ml olive oil
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
