Here’s a super easy and protein-packed recipe for Cottage Cheese Egg Bites — perfect for meal prep, grab-and-go breakfasts, or low-carb snacks!
🧀🥚 Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Ingredients:
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6 large eggs
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1/2 cup cottage cheese
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1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
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1/4 cup milk (or heavy cream for richness)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional mix-ins (about 1/2 cup total):
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Diced bell peppers
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Spinach or kale (lightly sautéed)
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Cooked bacon or sausage
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Green onions or chives
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Mushrooms, zucchini, etc.
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Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin well or use silicone liners.
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Blend the base
In a blender or food processor, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and frothy (about 20–30 seconds). -
Add mix-ins
Divide your optional veggies/meats evenly into the muffin cups. -
Pour egg mixture
Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the egg mixture. -
Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the centers are set and tops are lightly golden. -
Cool & store
Let cool slightly before removing. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.
✅ Tips:
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Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
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A blender helps make the egg bites fluffier and more uniform, but you can whisk by hand if preferred.
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These are great for keto or high-protein meal plans.
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