Creamy Cheesy Deluxe Egg Bites

• 4 eggs
• 1 Tbsp cottage cheese
• ¼ cup shredded cheese
• ½ Tbsp salted butter, softened
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper

Optional add-ins:  

• 2-3 Tbsp finely diced pre-cooked ham, bacon or sausage
• 2-3 Tbsp finely chopped veggies or herbs

1. In a food processor or blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, butter, salt and pepper and blend on low until mixture is smooth, approximately 20 seconds.
2. Fill outer well of Microwave Egg Bites pan with water up to fill line.
3. Evenly distribute the egg mixture up to the fill line in each cavity.
4. Place lid on top of Egg Bites Pan and microwave on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Use caution while using an oven mitt or hot pad to remove lid from pan, taking care not to spill contents which will be very hot.
5. Using a small spatula or spoon, gently flip egg bites in each cavity. Place lid back on pan and microwave on high for another 30 seconds.
6. Flip egg bites in each cavity a second time and microwave for another 30 seconds on high. Egg bites are done once eggs appear solid; if additional time is necessary, cook in 30 second increments until fully cooked. Note, cook times will vary based on microwave wattage.
7. Let egg bites rest for 1 minute with lid on before serving.
8. When ready, gently scoop out egg bites and serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

Optional add-ins

If adding finely diced meat or vegetables to your Egg Bites, place a spoonful of mixture in each cavity, then fill with blended egg mixture up to fill line and stir each cavity once with a spoon. Do not fill past line or Egg Bites will overflow.