Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a healthy, high-protein breakfast that’s quick, delicious, and meal-prep friendly. These cottage cheese egg bites have a soft, fluffy texture and are packed with protein to keep you full for hours. They’re perfect for an easy breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a low-carb snack.
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COTTAGE CHEESE EGG CUPS
I’m always looking for high protein recipes that my kids will eat and these are them! One of my favorite baked eggs recipe has cottage cheese in it and it is the secret to the creamy texture and fluffy eggs.
Why You’ll Love These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These egg bites are trending for a reason. Here’s why they’re worth making:
- High protein: Each serving is packed with protein from eggs and cottage cheese. Around 9-10 grams of protein per bite.
- Low carb & keto-friendly
- Meal prep perfect: Make once and eat all week
- Kid-friendly and customizable with simple ingredients
- Ready in under 30 minutes
Cottage cheese also adds extra creaminess without needing heavy cream, making these egg bites lighter but still rich.
PAN SIZE
Every muffin tin is different in size by just a little bit. One batch filled 12 of my silicone muffin pan and only 9 of my regular muffin tin.
Flavor Variations
One of the best things about cottage cheese egg bites is how customizable they are.
- Bacon Cheddar – Add crispy bacon bits, green onions, and extra cheddar cheese. This one is my favorite!
- Mediterranean – Mix in spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Veggie Lovers – Use mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
- Spicy Southwest – Add jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, and cooked chorizo.
Storage & Meal Prep
These egg bites are perfect for weekly meal prep.
- Refrigerator – Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer – Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating – Microwave: 30–40 seconds
- Air fryer: 2–3 minutes at 300°F
- Oven: 8 minutes at 350°F
Can I taste the cottage cheese?
Not really. Once blended and baked, it melts into the eggs and adds creaminess without a strong flavor.
Do I need a blender?
It helps make the texture smooth but you can also whisk together by hand.
BAKED RECIPES WITH EGGS
- Confetti Bacon and Hash Brown Casserole
- Mini Frittatas
- Huevos Rancheros
- Martha’s Breakfast Casserole
- Overnight Ham and Cheese Enchiladas
- Cheesy Overnight Bacon and Egg Casserole
- Bacon, Asparagus Frittata
- Sheet Pan Hash Browns
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray a muffin tin well or use a silicon pan. This is the hardest part of the recipe. Eggs like to stick so grease it well or best case scenario use a silicone pan.
- In a blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. Blend egg mixture until smooth.
- Fill between 9-12 muffin cups with the blended mixture. Every pan is slightly different in size so you'll want to fill them almost to the top about 3/4 full. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese on top of each egg cup. It will sink slightly. Add any other toppings you desire.
- Bake for 18 minutes. Pull from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly on top. Bake for an additional 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted and eggs are set. *Note - I have noticed that a metal pan cooks faster whereas a silicon pan cooks slower so you may need to cook on the longer side. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Loosen edges with a knife if needed and eat.
Wow! These are delicious and easy to make. Great way to add any vegetables you need to use up. I did sauté the vegetables for a few minutes before adding them to the silicone baking cups.
So smart!
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