Potato Cheddar Chive Bakes (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

Name: Potato Cheddar Chive Bakes (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 russet potato (peeled and diced ¼-inch cubes (8 oz after peeled)); ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (divided); freshly ground black pepper (to taste); ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika; 6 large eggs; ¼ cup liquid egg whites; ⅔ cup 2% cottage cheese; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar (divided); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives