Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup egg whites (if desired)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for fluffiness)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- diced green onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease about 18 cups in a muffin tin
- Cook sausage in skillet until browned and fully cooked. Drain grease.
- In a large bowel whisk eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, heavy cream, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Stir in cooked sausage, green onion and shredded cheese.
- Pour mixture evenly in muffin cups (about 3/4 full).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes
- Let cool slightly before removing
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days.