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A close-up of Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites on a plate, with one bite broken in half to show the fluffy interior.

Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

These Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a high-protein, quick, and easy breakfast option perfect for health-conscious individuals and busy parents. They are adaptable to a low-carb or keto lifestyle and can be customized with various mix-ins and flavor variations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 87
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Bites
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese any kind
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Mix-in Ideas (Choose your favorites!)
  • 1/4 cup spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup bacon crumbled
  • 1/4 cup ham chopped

Equipment

  • Blender
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Silicone liners (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180C/350F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with silicone liners.
  2. In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. Distribute your chosen mix-ins evenly among the muffin cups. Pour the blended egg mixture over the mix-ins in each muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
  4. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 17-19 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  5. Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm or store for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSodium: 281mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 367IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: Store the cottage cheese egg bites in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Flavor variations: Ham cheddar (diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese), Three cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, and gruyere cheese), Sausage and cheese (chicken breakfast sausage and Monterey jack cheese), Spinach feta (chopped spinach and feta cheese), Mushroom and herbs (finely chopped mushrooms, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs).

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