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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe

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These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a delicious and protein-packed breakfast or snack option, made by blending eggs and creamy cottage cheese, then baking them into perfectly set, fluffy bites. Easy to customize with your choice of cheese and optional add-ins, they bake quickly for a hearty, satisfying dish.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 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)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (medium cheddar or mozzarella recommended)

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 to 1 cup of your choice of optional add-ins (such as cooked bacon, spinach, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or herbs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325˚F. Prepare a non-stick muffin tin by spraying it 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 Cups: Divide the shredded cheese or your selected toppings evenly among the muffin cups. Then pour the blended egg mixture into each cup, filling them about three-quarters full to allow room for the bites to expand while baking.
  4. Bake the Egg Bites: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake at 325˚F for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges and centers are fully set and the tops are firm to the touch. Alternatively, you can cook them in an air fryer at 300˚F for 12-14 minutes, covering lightly with foil if they brown too quickly.
  5. Rest and Serve: Once baked, let the egg bites rest in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. This helps them set further and makes them easier to handle.

Notes

  • You can customize these egg bites with various optional add-ins like cooked bacon, chopped spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, or fresh herbs for additional flavor and texture.
  • If using silicone muffin cups, you don't need to spray with cooking spray.
  • The air fryer method is a quicker alternative to baking; just be mindful of the browning speed and cover with foil if needed.
  • Store leftover egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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