Description
These Cottage Cheese Onion Ring Muffin Cups are a savory, protein-packed snack or breakfast bite that’s both fluffy and satisfying. Sweet caramelized onions, creamy cottage cheese, and melty cheddar come together in a golden, crispy muffin cup. Perfect for meal prep, brunch buffets, or a quick grab-and-go bite. Gluten-free adaptable and kid-approved!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings and chopped into smaller pieces
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or a little oil, for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12‑cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped onion, cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheddar, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Spoon the batter evenly into each muffin cup, filling them about three‑quarters full.
- Bake for 12‑15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffin cups to cool for 2 minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm.
Notes
Tip: For extra crispness, broil for 1‑2 minutes. Substitute cottage cheese with ricotta or feta for a tangier flavor. Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a toaster oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup (≈85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, onion rings, muffin cups, high protein, savory breakfast