Here's the recipe!!
1 1/2 cups diced veggies -- I used mushrooms, peppers & onions (If you have watery veggies you might want to sautee them beforehand)
1 1/2 cups red fat shredded sharp cheddar
4 oz canadian bacon, diced (I have used turkey sausage and regular sausage here)
8 eggs
1/2 cup lf cottage cheese
salt and pepper
The following directions say to layer ingredients. I just mixed them all up together and divided them into the muffin tins. I think they are easier to freeze and eat if you just mix and then cook.
For pie plate:
Spray a pie plate well with butter flavored spray. Spread the chopped veggies on the bottom, top with the canadian bacon and cheese. Beat the eggs and cottage cheese together, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and pour over the stuff in the pie plate. Bake at 325 for about 40 minutes. let cool about 1/2 hour, then slice (I make it five slices) and remove from pan to a wire rack to prevent the bottom from getting soggy. When completely cool, put into individual containers and refrigerate. Nuke on high about 1 minute when ready to eat.
For muffin tins:
Preheat oven to 350F. Cook bacon (or sausage) in non stick pan until slightly browned. Divide equally into 12 large non-stick muffin tins that have been sprayed with a non-stick spray (for insurance). Combine veggies, cheddar, and cottage cheese. Divide into the 12 tins. Whisk together eggs, salt & pepper. Divide once again into the muffin tins. Bake for 30 minutes.
I nuke them for 15-30 seconds in the morning. You'll find the time that works best for you, and of course it depends on if it's been frozen or not. I think the cottage cheese in this is what makes them nice and fluffy- I've tried tons of quiche cups and they've all turned out gross. I actually like these!!
