Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese
Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese are fluffy, protein-packed breakfast bites made with eggs, cheddar, and cottage cheese.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese 4% or low-fat
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Fresh chives roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly coat a silicone muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to a blender.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh chives over each cup.
- If desired, add additional mix-ins such as diced vegetables, turkey ham, beef sausage, spinach, mushrooms, or peppers.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the centers are lightly firm when touched.
- Remove the pan from the oven.
- The egg bites will puff up while baking and naturally settle as they cool.
- Let them rest for 3–5 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Serve warm or store for later meal prep
Notes
- Full-fat cottage cheese produces the creamiest texture.
- Sharp cheddar adds rich flavor, but mozzarella or Monterey Jack work well too.
- Chives can be replaced with green onions or parsley.
- These egg bites are ideal for meal prep and busy weekdays.
- For extra protein, add cooked turkey ham or beef sausage.