High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
A simple, high-protein breakfast or snack featuring fluffy egg bites made with cottage cheese and customizable ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or full fat)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (any type)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon or diced ham
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin or silicone mold.
- Combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the salt and pepper for seasoning.
- Pour the blended mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Top each cup with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and, if using, chopped spinach.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg bites are set. Use a toothpick to check; if it comes out clean, they’re done.
- Let the egg bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
Notes
Customize your egg bites by experimenting with different cheeses or vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg