Description
Protein-packed egg bites with cottage cheese deliver a creamy, nutritious breakfast solution perfect for busy mornings. Chefs and home cooks will savor these compact, delicious morsels that pack serious flavor and health benefits in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) 2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 g) grated sharp cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hot sauce
Garnish and Preparation:
- 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped chives
- Cooking spray
- Silicone muffin pan or muffin liners
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and preparing a silicone muffin pan with a light cooking spray coating.
- Create a smooth, homogeneous base by blending eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and hot sauce in a blender until completely integrated.
- Distribute the liquid mixture evenly across the muffin pan cavities, ensuring consistent volume in each compartment.
- Garnish each egg bite with a delicate sprinkle of freshly chopped chives for aromatic enhancement.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-22 minutes, monitoring until the egg bites achieve a firm yet tender texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the protein-packed morsels to rest and slightly cool, which helps them set and makes removal easier.
- Gently extract the egg bites from the pan, serving immediately while warm or storing for convenient future consumption.
Notes
- Cold Storage Tip: These protein-packed egg bites maintain freshness for 3-4 days when refrigerated in an airtight container, making them perfect for meal prepping.
- Dairy-Free Alternative: Swap cottage cheese with silken tofu or dairy-free yogurt to create a lactose-free version that still delivers amazing protein content.
- Customize Flavor Profiles: Experiment with different cheese combinations like feta, goat cheese, or pepper jack to transform the taste without changing core preparation method.
- Reheating Hack: Gently warm egg bites in microwave for 15-20 seconds or reheat in air fryer at 300°F for crispy exterior while maintaining tender interior texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg