Egg & Cheese Puffs

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon
  • 10 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
  • 1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, chile peppers and bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Remove cheese mixture from refrigerator; stir in flour, butter, baking powder and salt. Spoon batter into 24 lightly greased muffin cups.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until puffs are slightly golden on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

655 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19g 38% DV
Total Fat 42.5g 55% DV
Carbs 53g 19% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 13182mg 100% DV
Potassium 436.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 178.3mg 59% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 68.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 60.7mg 67% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 1705mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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