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Delicious cottage cheese egg bites served on a plate

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Healthy and delicious snacks packed with protein, these Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are easy to prepare and can be customized with various vegetables and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 8 large large eggs
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (8 ounces)
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese (Gruyère, Cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack) or a combination
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • raw chopped vegetables (onion, scallions, bell pepper, or spinach) optional
  • cooked chopped vegetables (mushrooms, broccoli, roasted red pepper, or cauliflower) optional
  • finely chopped herbs (basil, parsley, chives, or cilantro) optional
  • dashes of hot sauce optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Bring 3 cups of water to a simmer and coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend for 8-10 seconds until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into the muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full. If using optional mix-ins, add them now and stir gently. Top each cup with the remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Place the muffin pan on a sheet pan. Pour the simmering water into the sheet pan to cover the bottom of the muffin cups.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the egg bites are set and lightly golden.
  3. Allow the bites to cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin pan.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.