Description
These cottage cheese egg bites are fluffy, high-protein, and easy to prep—perfect for busy mornings or a quick grab-and-go breakfast. Blending cottage cheese with eggs creates a moist texture.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (0%–2% fat)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or feta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Up to 1 cup total of optional mix-ins (spinach, bell peppers, broccoli, cooked sausage, or cooked chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a silicone or nonstick muffin tray.
- Combine eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour about ¼ cup of the egg mixture into each muffin cavity.
- Add your chosen mix-ins and a sprinkle of shredded cheese to each cup. Stir gently.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the centers set and tops look lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing the bites from the tray.
- Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American