Egg and Potato Bites

Step 1

The day before service, thaw apples, sweet potatoes, and ancient grains blend under refrigeration overnight.

Step 2

Preheat convection oven to 275°F or conventional oven to 300°F.

Step 3

Slice apples into 1/2-inch wide pieces and cut sweet potatoes in half.

Step 4

Combine apples, sweet potatoes, and ancient grains blend in a bowl.

Step 5

Place eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, and pepper in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Step 6

Spray a muffin pan generously with pan release.*

Step 7

Pour 1/4 cup egg mixture in each cup. Using a #30 disher, top each cup with 2 Tbsp. of the fruit and veggie mixture.

Step 8

Place muffin pan in a cake pan or sheet pan. Pour water until it comes up about 1/2 way up the muffin cups.

Step 9

Bake at 300°F for 20-25 minutes or until set. Let rest 10 minutes, then remove from pan.

*Recipe can also be prepared as a frittata. Spray a 2-inch deep steam table pan with pan release. Add egg mixture, then stir in apples, sweet potato, and kale blend. Bake at 375° F for 35 minutes.

Meal Components

1 oz. m/ma