Vegetable oil or gluten-free nonstick cooking spray
8large eggs
½cupcottage cheese
½cupheavy cream
1½cupsshredded cheese of choicedivided
3tablespoonschopped chiveschopped, then measured
1teaspoonkosher or fine sea salt
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8 (1-cup) ovenproof glass ramekins or wide mouth half pint Mason jars.
Combine eggs, cottage cheese, heavy cream, ¾ cup cheese, chives, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour ½ cup of the mixture into each ramekin or jar. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of each egg bite.
Place in a high-sided baking pan and fill the pan with hot water, coming halfway up the sides of the ramekins or jars. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and golden brown.
Can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. If desired, microwave for 30 seconds before eating.