Kim's Tex Mex Egg Cups South Beach Diet Friendly

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I've often put shredded cooked chicken in my migas or breaksfast tacos, so when i started the south beach diet i came up with this recipe. the egg cups can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, then heated just before serving. i like mine topped with cholula hot sauce!!

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Steps

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Spray muffin pans with non-stick cooking stray.

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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In a large mixing bowl , beat eggs with a whisk.

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Add cottage cheese , monetery jack cheese , green chiles , salt and pepper.

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Mix until well blended.

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Add chicken and stir until combined.

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Spoon 1 / 4 cup of egg mixture into each cup.

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Bake for 20 minutes or until done.

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Take a knife and loosen the cups from the pan.

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Turn egg cups out onto a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving.

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Eat eggs warm out of the oven , or refrigerate for later use.

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Eggs do not freeze well ! eggs become spongy and wet when frozen !.

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Ingredients

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eggs, 1% fat cottage cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chilies, salt, pepper, chicken breast, hot sauce