Name: Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups full-fat cottage cheese; 8 large eggs; ¼ cup milk (any kind); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar, Monterey jack); 1 cup cooked and finely chopped vegetables (e.g., spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms); ½ cup cooked protein (e.g., crumbled bacon, sausage, diced ham); Non-stick cooking spray or silicone muffin liners

Description

Discover how to make delicious, protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites with this easy-to-bake recipe. Enjoy a perfectly creamy and customizable breakfast solution that’s great for meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ cups full-fat cottage cheese
8 large eggs
¼ cup milk (any kind)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar, Monterey jack)
1 cup cooked and finely chopped vegetables (e.g., spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms)
½ cup cooked protein (e.g., crumbled bacon, sausage, diced ham)
Non-stick cooking spray or silicone muffin liners

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin very well or line with silicone liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
Gently fold in the shredded cheese, cooked vegetables, and cooked protein until evenly distributed.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
Let the egg bites cool in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes before carefully removing. Serve warm or store for later!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins