Easy Low Carb Keto Ham Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

 Prep Time10minutes minutes

 Cook Time25minutes minutes

 Servings12 egg muffins

 Calories156kcal

 AuthorBrenda Bennett/Sugar Free Mom

Ingredients

• 8 ounces ham diced
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup chopped scallions  (green onions)
• optional: garlic powder, onion powder

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12 capacity muffin pan with avocado oil or olive oil cooking spray or if you prefer use a silicone muffin pan or parchment paper liners for easier removal.
• Place half the diced ham into each muffin cup. Set aside the rest.
• In a large bowl, place the eggs, cottage cheese, heavy cream, mozzarella and salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Pour egg mixture into each muffin liners cup or silicone mold.
• Add the rest of the diced ham into each cup. Sprinkle in chopped scallions into each cup.
• Bake for 23-25 minutes until puffed up and golden brown around the edges. Cool slightly then enjoy.
• Storage: Place any leftover egg muffins into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or cover with plastic wrap.

Notes

.9 grams net carbs for one egg muffin

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg

Source

SugarFreeMom.com

TIP: She says the serving size is one muffin.  I'm arguing that a serving size should be 2 muffins...that would bring the protein to 24g.  I didn't change any of her recipe nutrition stats.