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Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Creamy and savory egg bites made with cottage cheese, perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd or whipped)
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère)
  • 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Optional mix-ins: chopped spinach, sautéed mushrooms, diced bell pepper, green onions, cooked bacon or ham
  • Nonstick spray or butter for the pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F and place a baking pan with hot water on the bottom rack.
  2. Add eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to a blender. Blend until silky.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheese and any mix-ins by hand.
  4. Grease a muffin pan or use silicone liners, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the centers are just set and slightly jiggly.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes before running a spatula around the edges and serving warm.

Notes

These bites can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: egg bites, cottage cheese, breakfast, high protein, meal prep