A Morning Savior for the Everyday Hustle Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are the perfect make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings. Packed with protein and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, these savory bites are sure to become a morning staple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (0% to 2% fat recommended)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
Optional Mix-Ins:
- Chopped fresh spinach
- Diced bell peppers
- Broccoli florets (steamed)
- Cooked sausage or diced ham
Additional:
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, feta, or your favorite)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup silicone muffin tray or line a metal muffin tin with parchment liners.
- Blend the Base – In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth and frothy, about 20–30 seconds.
- Fill the Muffin Cups – Pour about ¼ cup of the egg mixture into each muffin cavity.
- Add Mix-Ins & Cheese – Sprinkle mix-ins and shredded cheese evenly into each cup. Gently stir to distribute the add-ins. Top with more cheese if desired.
- Bake to Perfection – Bake for 18–22 minutes until centers are set and slightly puffed. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tray.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, Breakfast Recipe, Protein-Packed, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Easy Egg Bites
