Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are fluffy, creamy, and packed with protein.Perfect for meal prep breakfasts and quick snacks.Ready in under 35 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8 –10 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
- 1/2 –1 cup optional add-ins such as spinach diced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, turkey ham, or beef sausage
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a non-stick muffin tin with cooking spray. If using silicone muffin cups, spraying is optional.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
- Divide shredded cheese and any desired add-ins evenly among the muffin cups.
- Pour the egg mixture into each cup, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until the centers are fully set and the tops are lightly golden.
- For air fryer cooking, cook the Cottage Cheese Egg Bites at 300°F for 12–14 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- Let the egg bites rest in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before removing and serving.
Notes
- Add chopped spinach, mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Turkey ham and beef sausage work well for added protein.
- Serve with avocado, salsa, or fresh fruit for a balanced breakfast.
- You can make mini egg bites using a mini muffin pan and reduce baking time slightly.