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High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Eggs and cottage cheese blended smooth, poured over your favorite mix-ins, and baked in a muffin tin. A 20 minute high protein breakfast that’s easy to meal prep.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 Egg Bites
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese any kind
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup finely sliced green onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1/4 cup chopped ham

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin, blender, silicone liners

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with silicone liners.
  2. Add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend for about 30 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible curds.
  3. Divide your mix-ins between the muffin cups. Keep the pieces small so they spread evenly.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the mix-ins, filling each cup about three quarters full.
  5. Bake for 17 to 19 minutes, until the egg bites are set in the center and lightly golden on top.
  6. Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes, then lift them out. Serve warm or store for later.

Notes

  • Any cottage cheese works, full fat gives the creamiest texture.
  • Pat vegetables dry and keep pieces small so the bites don't turn watery.
  • Fully cook and crumble the bacon before adding it.
  • Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
    To freeze, wrap the bites individually and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Flavor ideas: ham and cheddar, spinach and feta, sausage and Monterey Jack, mushroom and Parmesan with fresh herbs.