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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (65g)

Recipe makes 12 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 cup chicken breasts

Calories 89
Calories from Fat 51 (57%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 5.7g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.3g 11%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 219mg 9%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 7.8g 15%

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Kim's Tex-Mex Egg Cups (South Beach Diet Friendly)

Recipe #125214 | 35 min | 15 min prep
Kim D.

By: Kim D.
Jun 9, 2005

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!

SERVES 12 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Spray muffin pans with non-stick cooking stray (Such as Pam).
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk.
  4. 4
    Add cottage cheese, Monetery Jack cheese, green chiles, salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    Mix until well blended.
  6. 6
    Add chicken and stir until combined.
  7. 7
    Spoon 1/4 cup of egg mixture into each cup.
  8. 8
    Bake for 20 minutes or until done.
  9. 9
    Take a knife and loosen the cups from the pan.
  10. 10
    Turn egg cups out onto a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving.
  11. 11
    Eat eggs warm out of the oven, or refrigerate for later use.
  12. 12
    EGGS DO NOT FREEZE WELL! Eggs become spongy and wet when frozen!

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From: JasM.

On Sep 23, 2008

These are really good! I made two batches like ratherbeswimmin' did, one the recipe as you suggested for everyone else, and one with a few alterations for me - chopped green onions and chopped bell pepper instead of green chilies, and chopped deli ham instead of chicken. My family loved the original, and I loved the alt. version. Either way, happy tummies all round! 

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    From: Chef #460210

    On Oct 27, 2007

    I don't usually give five stars, but this deserves it. To make things easier, I used Egg Beaters Southwestern flavor, and omitted the green chilies, salt and pepper called for in the recipe. Even my four-year-old eats this, and it holds its taste pretty well over the course of a few days. Thanks!!

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    From: ratherbeswimmin'

    On Sep 25, 2005

    These are wonderful, Kim. Like little mini-quiches without the crust. Has a nice springy-sort of fluffy texture. I made two batches. One with plain Monterey Jack cheese and the other with Pepper Jack cheese. They do re-heat well after being stored in the refrigerator. Kids, husband, and I voted that we wanted to have these again. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Hope you and your family are safe and sound.

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    From: gammy in tx

    On Feb 15, 2009

    I'm so excited to find this recipe. A bunch of us are meeting for my daughter's 30th birthday this week-end and I think I'll make some of these and have ready for an easy, tasty breakfast. Thanks for sharing. I'll rate after the party week-end. BTW has anyone ever tried freezing these?

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