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Introduction: Step into the realm of culinary excellence with our exquisite recipe for Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites. Crafted to perfection, these delectable morsels are not only irresistibly delicious but also boast the convenience of being zero weight watchers points each. With a light and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth, these egg bites redefine the art of breakfast indulgence.
Ingredients: Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with these carefully curated ingredients:
- 8 large eggs, sourced for freshness and quality
- 2/3 cup of whole-fat cottage cheese, lending a creamy texture and rich flavor profile
- A dash of salt and freshly cracked black pepper for seasoning perfection
- 1 1/2 cups of Gruyère cheese, expertly shredded to infuse each bite with savory goodness
- 5 slices of bacon, crisply cooked and chopped to add a tantalizing smoky flavor
Instructions: Elevate your breakfast experience with these meticulously crafted steps:
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring optimal heat distribution for even baking. Position the rack in the center of the oven and place an additional rack beneath it, adding an empty baking sheet to create steam. This step ensures a perfect balance of moisture for the ultimate egg bite texture.
- Prepare a muffin pan by generously spraying it with cooking spray, ensuring effortless release and minimal cleanup.
- In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper, blending until smooth and creamy. This ensures a uniform texture that promises a luxurious mouthfeel with every bite.
- Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the shredded Gruyère cheese, distributing it evenly to infuse each egg bite with indulgent flavor.
- Using a ladle or measuring cup, carefully fill each well of the muffin tin no more than two-thirds full with the egg mixture, ensuring an even distribution of cheese throughout.
- Sprinkle the chopped bacon evenly over the tops of the egg mixture, adding a delightful crunch and savory depth of flavor.
- Place the filled muffin tin on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the centers of the egg bites are set to perfection.
- Once baked to golden perfection, remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the egg bites to cool slightly before delicately removing them from the pan, ensuring each bite retains its flawless shape and texture.
Additional Information: For added versatility, consider incorporating your favorite herbs or vegetables into the egg mixture to customize the flavor profile according to your preferences. These Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites are not only a delightful breakfast option but also make for an elegant addition to brunch gatherings or a satisfying on-the-go snack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to several days, reheating them gently in the microwave for a quick and convenient meal option.
Conclusion: With their gourmet flavor profile and effortless preparation, our Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites are poised to elevate your breakfast routine to new heights of culinary excellence.
Recipe makes 25 regular sized muffins. These are zero weight watchers points each, they came out so light and fluffy.
Ingredients 1X2X3X
- ▢8 large eggs
- ▢⅔ cup whole fat cottage cheese
- ▢¼ teaspoon salt
- ▢3-4 fresh cracked black pepper
- ▢1 ½ cups Gruyère cheese shredded
- ▢5 slices cooked bacon chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees fahrenheit with the rack placed in the center of the oven. Place a second rack just beneath it and add an empty baking sheet. Add water to the empty baking sheet to create steam. Spray a muffin pan well with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper to a blender and blend for 15-20 seconds.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the shredded cheese. Use a ladle or a measuring cup to scoop the egg mixture into the wells of the muffin tin, filling them no more than ⅔ of the way full. Try to disperse the cheese evenly throughout the muffin wells.
- Sprinkle the chopped bacon evenly over the tops of the egg mixture.
- With the muffin tin on the middle rack, bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center of the egg bites is set. Remove from the oven and let cool before removing from the pan.