Description
Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a quick, protein-packed breakfast combining creamy cottage cheese and fluffy eggs. Ideal for busy mornings, this light and versatile dish is customizable with your favorite herbs, vegetables, or meats, making it a nutritious and delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional; sharp cheddar or mozzarella recommended)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, or dill), chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, kale)
- ¼ cup cooked meats (bacon bits or turkey sausage)
- Pinch of chili flakes or diced jalapeño (for spicy kick)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with silicone liners for easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Fold in the cottage cheese, shredded cheese (if using), chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir gently just until combined to keep the mixture fluffy.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If adding vegetables or cooked meats, fold them into the egg mixture evenly to distribute flavors throughout the bites.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising without overflow.
- Bake Until Puffy: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the egg bites are firm and lightly golden on top. Insert a toothpick midway through to check doneness; it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the egg bites to cool for about 5 minutes before removing from the tin, helping them set and making handling easier. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and fluffier egg bites.
- Do not overfill muffin cups to avoid spills during baking.
- Customize cheese types for varying textures and flavors.
- Fold the ingredients gently to maintain tenderness in the egg bites.
- Use a non-stick or silicone muffin tin to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cottage cheese egg bites, protein breakfast, quick egg bites, healthy breakfast, gluten free breakfast