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Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe

Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins Recipe
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These Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins are a protein-packed, flavorful snack or breakfast option. Combining ground chicken with a medley of spices, fresh vegetables, and cottage cheese, these muffins are moist, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep. They feature a blend of oat flour and cheeses for a hearty texture and satisfying taste that’s great for a grab-and-go lifestyle.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken (454g) – or turkey, breakfast sausage, or any sausage with casing removed
  • 3 cups chopped vegetables (300g) – broccoli, spinach, or your choice
  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese (225g) – lactose-free recommended
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk (60g) – or any unsweetened milk
  • 1.5 cups oat flour (144g) – or almond flour; for all purpose/whole wheat use 1 ¼ cups
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (45g)
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (56g)

Spices and Seasonings

  • 2 tsp garlic powder (6g)
  • 1 tsp onion powder (3g)
  • 1 tsp toasted ground fennel seeds (2g)
  • 1 tsp salt (6g)
  • ½ tsp salt (3g) – added to batter
  • ½ tsp pepper (1g)
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (0.5g)

Other Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (14g)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (20g)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder (8g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a 12-cavity muffin tray with silicone liners or grease well to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook Meat and Veggies: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, fennel seeds, salt, pepper, and crushed pepper flakes for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. If using sausage, remove casing and cook until browned without pink. Add chopped vegetables at the last minute to warm and coat them in the spices, then remove from heat.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, soy milk, cottage cheese, olive oil, and maple syrup until smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add baking powder and ½ tsp salt to the wet mixture, mix well, then stir in oat flour until combined, using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
  5. Add Meat, Veggies, and Cheese: Fold in the cooked meat and vegetables along with the parmesan and cheddar cheeses ensuring even distribution.
  6. Fill Muffin Tray: Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cavities, about 4 heaping tablespoons per muffin. Optionally, top each muffin with extra cheese for a cheesy crust.
  7. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 23-27 minutes, or until muffins are set and golden on top.
  8. Cool and Store: Allow muffins to cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for 4-5 days or freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey, breakfast sausage, or other sausages (remove casing).
  • Feel free to swap oat flour with almond flour or all-purpose/whole wheat flour, adjusting quantities accordingly.
  • Use lactose-free cottage cheese and unsweetened milk for lactose-intolerant options.
  • Adding extra cheese on top before baking enhances the cheesy crust.
  • Reheat muffins in the microwave or oven after thawing for a quick and nutritious meal.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep and portion control.
  • Nutrition information is estimated based on the given ingredients and quantities.

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