American · Snack
Baked Bacon Jalapeño Cheddar Egg Bites
Silky steam-baked egg bites with turkey bacon, pickled jalapeño, and sharp cheddar, make once and enjoy over the week from fridge for a zesty protein snack.
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18 minsPrep
28 minsCook
46 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
218Calories
28gProtein
9gFat
3gCarbs
1gSugar
0gFiber
520mgSodium
125mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Cook turkey bacon until crisp, chop finely. Grate sharp cheddar, drain and chop pickled jalapeños, chop chives. In a blender, combine egg whites, whole egg, cottage cheese, 16g cheddar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; blend 30 seconds until smooth. Brush 4 muffin holes with olive oil.
2
Bake
Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F). Divide turkey bacon, jalapeños, remaining 8g cheddar, and chives among greased holes. Pour egg mixture three-quarters full. Place tin in roasting pan, pour boiling water halfway up sides. Bake 24–26 minutes until set with gentle centre wobble.
3
Cool and plate
Cool in tin 10 minutes, run knife around each bite and transfer to rack. Cool fully, portion into 2 airtight containers (2 bites each), refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave 35 seconds or oven at 160°C for 5 minutes, serve with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or yogurt dip.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 large egg
- 80g (2.8 oz) cottage cheese
- 56g (2 oz) turkey bacon
- 24g (0.8 oz) sharp cheddar
- 20g (0.7 oz) pickled jalapeños
- 1 tbsp fresh chives
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.125 tsp fine salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil