Description
Fluffy, protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a quick and nutritious breakfast option. They’re easy to prepare, customizable, freezer-friendly, and ideal for meal prep any time of year.
Ingredients
– 6 large eggs
– 1 cup cottage cheese
– ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ¼ cup milk or cream
– Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: diced veggies, cooked bacon, herbs
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Blend eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, and milk until smooth.
3. Add seasonings and optional mix-ins.
4. Pour into muffin tin.
5. Bake 20–25 minutes until set and golden.
6. Cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
– Use silicone muffin liners for best results.
– Great for freezing and reheating.
– Experiment with different cheeses and add-ins like spinach, peppers, or turkey sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 egg bites
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, protein egg muffins, low-carb breakfast, easy egg recipe