Cottage Cheese Egg Bites for a Wholesome Breakfast Boost

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a flavorful, high-protein breakfast that is easy to prepare.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 80

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

6 large Eggs Can use liquid eggs as a substitute.
1 cup Cottage Cheese (4% milkfat) Avoid low-fat for better texture.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

For the Filling

1 cup Cooked, Chopped Bacon Can cook in bulk for meal prep.
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar recommended.
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Chives Green onion tops can be a substitute.

Equipment

12-cup muffin pan
high-speed blender

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
Blend large eggs, cottage cheese, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a blender until smooth.
Pour the blended mixture into muffin cups, filling them halfway.
Sprinkle cooked bacon, shredded cheddar, and chives on top of each muffin cup.
Bake for 22–25 minutes, checking for doneness around the 20-minute mark.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan with a spatula.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These egg bites are versatile; feel free to customize by adding different ingredients as desired.

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