Bacon-Egg Bites

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F.

2. 2

   Cook bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble.

3. 3

   Blend eggs: In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Stir ingredients: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.

5. 5

   Fill tin: Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the mixture evenly into the cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

6. 6

   Prepare steam: Fill a 9x13-inch pan with water, about 1/4 full. Position it on the bottom rack of the oven to generate steam for gently cooking the eggs.

7. 7

   Bake: Place the muffin tin filled with the egg bite mixture onto the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the centers are set.

8. 8

   Cool: Let the egg bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm.