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Golden Potato Cheddar Chive Bakes

Easy and delicious potato cheddar chive bakes perfect for a weeknight meal, brunch, or light lunch. These golden cups are quick to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and naturally gluten-free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 muffin cups

Equipment

  • Oven Preheat to 375°F (190°C)
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • another bowl
  • Muffin tin Grease if not non-stick

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 lb red potatoes diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.5 large yellow onion large diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.125 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chives finely diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a medium-sized bowl, toss your diced potatoes and onion with olive oil, kosher salt, and smoked paprika. Make sure everything is nicely coated!
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread your seasoned potato and onion mixture in a single layer.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until fork-tender.
  • While potatoes are roasting, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and onion powder in another bowl until smooth.
  • Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and diced chives into the egg mixture.
  • Once potatoes are tender, add them to the egg mixture and gently stir to combine.
  • Grease muffin tin cavities if not non-stick. Spoon the mixture into each cavity, filling about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for another 20-25 minutes, until puffed up, set in the middle, and with golden-brown edges.
  • Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before carefully removing. Enjoy!

Notes

Can be prepped ahead by roasting potatoes and onions a day in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. Naturally gluten-free.