Egg Bites
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Ingredients for 11
12 eggs
2 ounces Half and Half
4 ounces cottage cheese
1 ounce shredded mozzarella
1 ounce shredded cheddar
Diced ham or other proteins such as bacon
One shallot
Chives
Salt
Directions
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Step 1
Mix together eggs, half-and-half, and cottage cheese and blend together until creamy.
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Step 2
Sauté the shallot. Or if using chives, omit the shallot
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Step 3
Spray the mason jar with a nonstick spray such as Pam.
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Step 4
Add salt to the dry ingredients.
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Step 5
Add diced ham, shredded mozzarella and cheddar mix and shallots to the mason jar.
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Step 6
Cover with egg mixture and secure with the lid. Make sure the lid is only finger tight to allow for air escape.
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Step 7
Place in preheated bath at 172 degrees for 55 minutes.
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Finishing Steps
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Step 0
Remove from the mason jar by gently tracing the edge with a knife.
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Step 1
Consider topping with cheese prior to browning.
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Step 2
Top with shredded cheese and sprinkle with smoked paprika. Then place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
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Step 3
Top with freshly trapped chives.
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Step 4
A recommendation given to me was to finish with a sauce similar to that of the mushroom cream-based sauce found on Chefsteps.