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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (5 different ways!)

Fluffy, high-protein egg bites made with cottage cheese for creamy texture. Includes 5 flavor variations for meal prep and variety.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Meal Prep
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or 2%
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese varies by variation
Variations (add to base)
  • Bacon & Gruyère: 1/2 cup crumbled bacon, 1 cup Gruyère
  • Spinach, Feta & Sundried Tomato: 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup feta, 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes
  • Sausage & Cheddar: 1/2 cup sausage, 1 cup cheddar
  • Caprese: 1/2 cup tomatoes, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup basil
  • Veggie Deluxe: 1/4 cup each ham, peppers, onions, 1/2 cup cheddar

Equipment

  • Blender
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Large baking dish for water bath
  • Nonstick spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray muffin tin and place in larger dish.
  2. Blend eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper until smooth.
  3. Stir in cheese and variation-specific mix-ins.
  4. Pour into muffin cups.
  5. Add hot water to larger dish halfway up tin sides.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes until set. Cool slightly before removing.

Notes

Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave 30-60 seconds. Use silicone tin for easiest release.