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Cottage cheese egg bites baking in silicone muffin tray showing golden tops

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Protein-packed cottage cheese egg bites perfect for meal prep breakfast with 7g protein per serving
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 portions
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 79
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese 2% fat recommended
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar or feta
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup mix-ins of choice spinach, bell peppers, sausage, or ham - optional

Equipment

  • Silicone muffin tray
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and generously spray a 12-cup silicone muffin tray with non-stick spray.
  2. Add eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth with no cottage cheese lumps visible.
  3. Pour approximately ¼ cup of egg mixture into each muffin cavity, filling about ¾ full.
  4. Add chosen mix-ins and half the shredded cheese to each cup. Gently stir with fork to distribute, then top with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes until centers are just set and no longer jiggly. Cool for 3-5 minutes before removing from tray.

Notes

Store in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for 2-3 months. Reheat in microwave for 20-30 seconds or toaster oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.