Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a quick, healthy, and protein-packed breakfast option combining creamy cottage cheese with fluffy eggs and customizable ingredients. Perfect for busy mornings or meal prepping, these egg bites are moist, tender, and versatile for any taste or dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
Optional Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach or tomatoes
Meats (optional)
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, sausage, or ham
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh herbs like chives, basil, or parsley (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Pan: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with silicone cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Eggs and Cottage Cheese: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth, creating the creamy base that makes the bites soft and delicious.
- Add Ingredients and Seasonings: Stir in your choice of cheese, chopped vegetables, meats, and seasonings to the egg mixture until evenly combined for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow space for rising without spilling over.
- Bake Until Set: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are puffed up and just set in the center. Let them cool slightly before removing from the tin to keep their shape intact.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer flavor and creamier texture.
- Don’t overfill muffin cups to prevent overflow and encourage even cooking.
- Let egg bites cool slightly to firm up and make removal easier.
- Blend the cottage cheese for a smoother consistency or leave it chunky for more texture.
- Using a blender to mix eggs and cottage cheese results in a super creamy and uniform mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, high protein breakfast, healthy breakfast, meal prep, egg muffins, low carb, gluten free
