These cottage cheese egg bites are creamy, protein-packed, and meal-prep friendly. A healthy, low-carb breakfast you can bake once and enjoy all week.
6 large eggs
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: diced vegetables, bacon, spinach, or herbs
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Blend eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and milk until smooth.
3. Stir in or layer optional mix-ins like spinach, bell peppers, or cooked bacon.
4. Divide mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until tops are golden and centers set.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving or refrigerating.
Do not overbake check at 20 minutes for doneness.
For a fluffy texture, always blend the mixture until completely smooth.
Egg bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 2 months.
Reheat in microwave or oven for a quick high-protein breakfast.
Find it online: https://easyumrecipes.com/cottage-cheese-egg-bites/