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High-Protein Breakfast Bagels
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High-Protein Breakfast Bagels
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High-Protein Breakfast Bagels

This easy recipe for high-protein breakfast bagel sandwiches is perfect for meal prep, making busy mornings much easier. They are filled with a cottage cheese egg frittata and melted cheddar, offering a healthy, grab-and-go breakfast that's satisfying and delicious.
#Breakfast
#Meal Prep
#High Protein
#Grab and Go
#Bagel
#Frittata
#Easy
Whisking the Frittata Mixture
Whisking the Frittata Mixture

Recipe Information

9m
Prep Time
33m
Cook Time
42m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
515
Calories
29g
Protein
53g
Carbs
19g
Fat
Baked Egg Frittatas in Muffin Tin
Baked Egg Frittatas in Muffin Tin

Ingredients

  • Eggs

    8 large
  • Cottage Cheese

    200 g
  • Spring Onions
    (sliced)

    2
  • Green Pepper
    (diced)

    1
  • Chives
    (fresh, chopped)

    1 tbsp
  • Salt
    (to taste)

    1 tsp
  • Black Pepper
    (to taste)

    1 tsp
  • Bagels

    6
  • Cheddar Cheese Slices

    6
Servings: 6
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Bagel with Cheese and Frittata
Bagel with Cheese and Frittata

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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    Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even cooking of the frittatas.
  • 2

    Dice the green pepper and slice the spring onions, preparing all vegetables needed for the frittata mixture.
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    Dice the green pepper and slice the spring onions, preparing all vegetables needed for the frittata mixture.
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    Cut vegetables into small, uniform pieces for quick and even cooking within the frittata.
  • 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, sliced spring onions, diced green pepper, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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    In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, sliced spring onions, diced green pepper, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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    Whisk thoroughly to ensure the cottage cheese is evenly distributed and the eggs are light and fluffy.
  • 4

    Pour the egg mixture evenly into a 6-cup muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
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    Pour the egg mixture evenly into a 6-cup muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
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    Lightly grease the muffin tin cups or use silicone liners for easy removal of the frittatas.
  • 5

    Bake the frittatas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are set and lightly golden brown.
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    Bake the frittatas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are set and lightly golden brown.
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    The frittatas should be firm to the touch when done. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • 6

    Once baked, remove the frittatas from the oven and let them cool slightly. While they cool, slice each bagel in half horizontally.
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    Once baked, remove the frittatas from the oven and let them cool slightly. While they cool, slice each bagel in half horizontally.
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    Allowing the frittatas to cool slightly makes them easier to handle and prevents them from breaking apart.
  • 7

    Place a slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom half of each bagel, then top with one of the cooked egg frittatas.
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    Place a slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom half of each bagel, then top with one of the cooked egg frittatas.
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    If you prefer, you can lightly toast the bagel halves before adding the cheese and frittata for extra crunch.
  • 8

    Place the assembled bagel bottoms (with cheese and frittata) under a broiler or in a toaster oven for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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    Place the assembled bagel bottoms (with cheese and frittata) under a broiler or in a toaster oven for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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    Watch carefully under the broiler to prevent burning. The cheese melts quickly!
  • 9

    Top with the other half of the bagel and serve immediately, or allow to cool completely and store for meal prep.
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    Top with the other half of the bagel and serve immediately, or allow to cool completely and store for meal prep.
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    For meal prep, wrap individual bagels in parchment paper and then foil, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or microwave.
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