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Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe

Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe

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Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delicious and protein-packed breakfast or snack option. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and cheeses.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

For the Meat:

  • 1 lb ground chicken, 454g (or turkey, or breakfast sausage, or any sausage you love, with casing removed)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder, 6g
  • 1 tsp onion powder, 3g
  • 1 tsp ground fennel seeds, toasted, 2g
  • 1 tsp salt, 6g
  • ½ tsp pepper, 1g
  • ¼ tsp crushed pepper flakes, 0.5g

For the Batter:

  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk, soy 60g (any unsweetened milk)
  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 225g (I used lactose-free)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, 14g
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 20g
  • 1.5 cups oat flour, 144g (or almond flour, you can substitute with AP or whole wheat, use 1 1/4 cup)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder, 8g
  • ½ teaspoon salt, 3g
  • 3 cups chopped vegetables, 300g (broccoli, spinach etc.)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated, 45g
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded, 56g

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400F and prepare a 12-cavity muffin tray with silicone liners or by greasing it well.
  2. Cook Meat and Veggies: Cook the ground meat with spices until just cooked through. Add chopped veggies to warm through.
  3. Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, olive oil, and maple syrup. Add baking powder, salt, and oat flour. Mix well.
  4. Add Ingredients: Stir in the cooked meat, vegetables, and cheeses.
  5. Bake: Divide the batter into muffin cavities, top with additional cheese if desired, and bake for 23-27 minutes.
  6. Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 4-5 days or freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Notes

  • Make sure to remove sausages from the casing if using.
  • You can customize the vegetables and cheeses to your preference.
  • These muffins are great for meal prep and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 240 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg