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Recipe detail
SMASHED POTATO PROTEIN EGG BITES
BreakfastSnack
Prep
15 Mins
Cook
30-35 Mins
Serves
12
Macros per serving
Calories
189
Protein
15g
Carbs
14g
Fat
8g
Instructions
7 steps
- 1Cook the Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil mini potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12– 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- 2Smash the Base: Spray a muffin tin generously with oil. Place one potato in each cup and smash flat using the bottom of a glass. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Spray lightly with oil.
- 3Bake the Potatoes: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
- 4Make the Egg Mixture: Blend eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 5Assemble Egg Bites: Sprinkle turkey bacon, bell pepper, green onion, and parmesan evenly over the potato bases. Pour egg mixture into each cup until nearly full.
- 6Bake: Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until egg bites are set in the center.
- 7Cool & Store: Let cool slightly before removing from the pan. Enjoy immediately or cool completely before storing or freezing. For the Potato Base: 12 mini round potatoes Salt & black pepper, to taste Garlic powder Paprika Oil spray For the Egg Base: 8 large eggs 1 cup cottage cheese Salt & pepper, to taste For the Toppings: 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped Diced red bell pepper Diced green onion 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided evenly