Bacon & Egg Ramen Bites

Name: Bacon & Egg Ramen Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles; 2 cups boiling water; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach; 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

My bacon and egg bites contain an unusual ingredient: ramen noodles! These flavor-filled bites are perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack or any time of the day! They are so simple to prepare, and everybody who tastes them loves how soft and spongy they are. —Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles
2 cups boiling water
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Crush ramen noodles (reserve seasoning packet); add to a large bowl. Cover with 2 cups boiling water. Let stand until noodles are tender, 2-3 min; drain.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, bacon and reserved seasoning packet. Stir in noodles. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full.
Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 13-15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

4 pieces: 346 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 1210mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.