How do you keep a frittata fluffy?

Usually adding some sort of dairy will give eggs a fluffy texture, which is one of the reasons I like using cottage cheese in this recipe! Plus it boosts the protein content.

Can you make a frittata into egg muffins?

Absolutely! I'd make the egg mixture but instead of pouring it into a pan, pour it into greased muffin tins and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Do egg frittatas freeze well?

Yes! Once baked and cooled, individually wrap each piece and freeze for up to 3 months. The pieces are super easy to reheat and eat!

Cottage Cheese Frittata - The Perfect Pear

Cottage Cheese Frittata

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This cottage cheese frittata is packed with veggies and protein, making it a great part of a breakfast, brunch, or snack! It's one of the best meal prep breakfasts so you can make it in bulk and enjoy throughout the week!

Author: Lauren
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 slices 1x
Category: Breakfast, Brunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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8 large eggs
1 cup (251g) egg whites (or 8 large egg whites)
3/4 cup (206g) low-fat cottage cheese
1 small onion (147g; ~1 cup), diced
5-6 (87g) canned large artichoke hearts, drained & quartered
2 cups (51g) lightly packed spinach
1/2 cup (35g) sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup (50g) low-fat feta or goat cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Parsley for topping, optional

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9" pie dish.
Whisk eggs, egg whites, & seasonings in a large bowl, then add cottage cheese and stir. Set aside.
In a medium pan, sautee mushrooms and onion in olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach and artichokes and cook until spinach is softened.
Transfer veggies to pie dish, then pour eggs on top.
Sprinkle cheese evenly on top of egg mixture.
Bake 35-40 minutes, or until set and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Let cook 5-10 minutes and serve!

Notes

To make a balanced meal, pair with a complex carb like whole wheat toast, roasted potatoes, whole wheat pancakes/waffles, fruit, or a side salad!
Store cottage cheese frittata in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freeze (you can individually wrap each piece for easy thawing!) for up to 3 months
Feel free to use any veggie in this recipe, however the water content may affect the resulting texture
You can substitute any cheese for feta or goat (I just recommend using a reduced fat kind to decrease saturated fat content!)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 163
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 222
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 15
Cholesterol: 190

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