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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe

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These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a protein-packed breakfast or snack option made with eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and melty shredded cheese. Baked until fluffy and set, they are customizable with your favorite add-ins like veggies or meats, making them a versatile and satisfying choice for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Egg Mixture

  • 8–10 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Cheese and Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (medium cheddar or mozzarella recommended)
  • 1/2–1 cup optional add-ins (such as diced vegetables, cooked bacon, or herbs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325˚F (163˚C). Lightly spray a non-stick muffin tin with cooking spray. If using silicone muffin cups, spraying is not necessary.
  2. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy texture for the egg bites.
  3. Prepare Muffin Tin: Distribute shredded cheese and any optional add-ins evenly into each muffin cup to your liking.
  4. Fill and Bake: Pour the blended egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling them about three-quarters full. Place the tin in the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges and centers are fully set and firm to the touch.
  5. Cooling: Once baked, let the egg bites rest in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. This helps them set completely and makes removal easier.
  6. Alternative Cooking Method: For faster cooking, you can air fry the egg bites at 300˚F (149˚C) for 12-14 minutes. If they brown too quickly, lightly cover with foil to prevent over-browning.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize your egg bites by adding diced bell peppers, spinach, cooked bacon, or herbs like chives and parsley.
  • Using a blender ensures a smooth, creamy texture but you can also whisk the ingredients by hand if a blender is unavailable.
  • If using silicone muffin cups, they can be washed and reused, making this recipe eco-friendly and convenient.
  • These egg bites can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for convenient meal prep.
  • Adjust the salt and pepper to your taste preferences or dietary needs.

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