Description
Egg Bites With Cottage Cheese are soft, fluffy, and packed with protein. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, breakfast on the go, or a healthy snack. Customize with bacon, veggies, or your favorite cheese—ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
Cooking spray
8 large eggs
1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ tsp fine salt
Pinch of black pepper
Fresh chives, chopped
Optional: cooked bacon, diced veggies, or extra cheese
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (about 175°C). Lightly mist silicone muffin cups (or a non‑stick muffin tin) with cooking spray.
- Blend the base: In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, salt, and black pepper. Blend just until fully smooth—about 30 seconds. Avoid over‑mixing so texture stays light.
- Portion: Divide the mixture into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway—remember, they’ll puff up while baking.
- Add garnishes / mix‑ins: Sprinkle chopped chives on top. If using bacon pieces, veggies, or extra cheese, add them now (either stirred in or placed on top).
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20–22 minutes. You’re aiming for the centers to feel slightly firm when gently touched—they shouldn’t jiggle too much.
- Cool and release: Remove from oven. They’ll puff up while hot, then settle as they cool. Let them rest a few minutes before removing from cups; helps prevent sticking and promotes clean release.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture. Avoid overmixing and overbaking. Let them cool a few minutes to set and release easily. Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 12g