Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Easy and fluffy cottage cheese egg bites, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Protein-packed, customizable, and ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Cooking spray or olive oil
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese 4% fat or low-fat
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional mix-ins: chopped spinach diced bell peppers, cooked bacon, chives, or ham
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Add optional mix-ins if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set in the center and lightly golden on top.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Make-Ahead: These egg bites can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave for 15–30 seconds.
- Mix-Ins: Try mushrooms, zucchini, or cooked sausage for different flavors.
- Dairy-Free: Substitute cottage cheese with full-fat Greek yogurt or ricotta.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat directly from frozen.