Valentina Ablaev
These cottage cheese egg bites are the perfect quick and easy breakfast – healthy and delicious! These egg muffins are packed with cottage cheese, making them a fluffy and high-protein breakfast option, just our cottage cheese scrambled egg recipe!
This egg bite recipe is the perfect breakfast for both cottage cheese lovers and skeptics alike. Take it from me; I am no cottage cheese fan, but these egg bites have converted me! The cottage cheese adds a delicious texture to the egg bites, making them bouncy and fluffy while also providing a significant amount of nutrients. The perfect Starbucks copycat recipe for a fraction of the price.
We love eggs in all forms, and with breakfast, there are so many options! When cooking for a crowd, sheet pan eggs are the way to go. For a flavorful dish, an authentic egg shakshuka is a must! You can even make bite-sized mini quiches to match these mini egg bites using the same tin!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
When it comes to breakfast, there are three main things I look for:
- Fast. These are great to make in advance and have a quick breakfast available on the go!
- Healthy. When it comes to your first meal of the day, a filling and nutritious meal is key. These egg bites are low-carb and high-protein, making for the perfect tasty breakfast that aligns with your goals!
- Delicious. Of course, your breakfast has to be tasty! With this egg bite recipe, you can enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort.
Freezer-Friendly Breakfasts:
These egg bites join our make-ahead breakfast burrito and our homemade breakfast sandwich as the top make-ahead breakfast options.
Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
- Eggs – large eggs make for the perfect egg bites. We season our eggs with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Bacon – pre-cooked and sliced into bite-sized pieces.
Save time: use pre-cooked bacon bits for a quick and easy addition to these egg bites. - Cottage cheese – full-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the best egg bites. Pro tip: Buy the big container and make a batch of cottage cheese pancakes.
- Shredded cheese – we use shredded colby jack cheese for a gooey bite. You can also use cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese.
- Fresh herbs – we like to add parsley, but you can add dill, chives, or even basil!
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Egg Bite Variations
Here are our favorite ways to customize these delicious egg bites:
- Add veggies: Load up these egg bites with vegetables for a nutritious and filling breakfast. Our favorites include bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, and onions.
- Switch up the protein: Use ham, breakfast sausage, or turkey bacon for a variety of meats.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
The easiest egg bites to make:
- In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the egg bites.
2. Spray a muffin pan with oil and distribute the egg batter evenly. Bake at 325°F for 20-25 minutes.
Make-Ahead:
These egg bites are perfect for making in advance and enjoying later as needed.
- Parties+potlucks: Make these egg bites for a brunch! They are so great to serve as a quick bite.
- Meal prep: These egg bites make a healthy and delicious meal prep. Store in the freezer for peak freshness.
Serving Suggestions
- Starbucks special: Pair these egg bites with a homemade caramel latte for the perfect better copycat meal!
- Classic breakfast: Serve these egg bites with homemade biscuits and gravy for the perfect comfort meal.
Recipe FAQs
While we use whole eggs for this recipe, you can use egg whites for a healthier option.
Cottage cheese makes the egg bites fluffy while adding a cheesy flavor.
Adding cottage cheese to egg bites gives them a fluffy texture while also making them more nutritious.
Yes, you can skip the cottage chees and just make plain egg bites.
You don’t need to blend cottage cheese for this egg-bite recipe. However, you can use a blender to pulse the cottage cheese into a creamy mixture.
How to Store Egg Bites:
- Storage. Store egg bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Warm up egg bites in the air fryer for a few minutes at 350°F. You can also microwave the egg bites in 30-second intervals for 2 minutes.
- Freeze. Store egg bites for longer in the freezer! Add egg bits to a freezer-safe container and separate with parchment paper. Reheat: Warm up frozen egg bites in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes, or microwave on high for 3 minutes.
More Breakfast Recipes
If you enjoyed this cottage cheese egg bite recipe, be sure to try our other savory breakfast recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 oz bacon cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup colby jack cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, season with salt and pepper, and whisk again.
- Add the bacon, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and parsley. Stir to combine.
- Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking oil.
- Evenly distribute the egg mixture among the cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs have set in the center.
- Allow the egg bites to cool for a couple of minutes, then remove them from the muffin pan while they are still warm.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
- Customize egg bites: Load up these egg bites with vegetables, a variety of vegetables for a different flavor! Switch bacon for turkey bacon and breakfast sausage, or opt for a vegetarian option.
- Make-ahead: Make a batch of these egg bites, add them to a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat: Warm up egg bites in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Store leftovers: Keep leftover egg bites in an airtight container. Egg bites will keep fresh for up to 5 days.
