Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are an easy, make-ahead breakfast loaded with protein and veggies. Perfect for meal prep, they’re simple to freeze and reheat for a quick, satisfying start to your day!
Servings: 12 egg bites
Calories: 70kcal
Equipment
- Blender or hand mixer
- Mixing bowl, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons
- Whisk or Spatula
- Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup spinach chopped
- ½ cup roasted red peppers diced
- ½ cup cheddar or gruyere cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Sliced green onions or chives optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a muffin tin generously. Set aside.
- In a blender, add the eggs and cottage cheese and blend for 30 seconds to a minute until you have a smooth consistency and the eggs are a pale yellow color.6 large eggs, 1 cup cottage cheese
- Empty the egg mixture into a large bowl and add the chopped spinach, diced roasted red peppers, cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix well.½ cup spinach, ½ cup roasted red peppers, ½ cup cheddar or gruyere cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin tin and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until the centers of your egg bites have set.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing the egg bites from the muffin pan.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or chives and serve warm.Sliced green onions or chives
Notes
- Lightly drain or blend cottage cheese for a firmer texture and less moisture.
- A small pinch of nutmeg or smoked paprika adds subtle depth.
- For extra fluffiness, whip egg whites to soft peaks before folding them in.
- Bake ramekins or molds in a water bath for even cooking.
- Let them sit in the molds for a few minutes before removing.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 0.5mg
