These Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese are the perfect high-protein, low-carb, and delicious make-ahead grab-and-go breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings, these easy egg bites are made with just three ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time. They are only 75 calories each!
Love cottage cheese breakfast ideas? Also, try my Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs, Cottage Cheese Toast, and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls.
Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese recipe
Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese are exactly what you have been looking for on busy mornings. This no-fuss, super easy, high-protein, low-carb breakfast is perfect for meal prep and works well when you need to grab and go. I left this version plain, but you can easily add your favorite mix-ins like spinach, vegetables, or bacon or sausage. These are family-friendly and perfect for both kids and adults. The portable size makes them easy for everyone and these egg bites are easier than stopping at Starbucks.
Cottage Cheese is the secret ingredient for egg bites and adds so much moisture and protein, without any fuss. They give these Egg Bites a nutrient boost and creamy texture without changing the flavor. Cottage cheese is such a magic ingredient that adds so much to egg recipes, without making them taste different. Everyone in my family loves these and asks me to make them again.
Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese are exactly what you are looking for to get on that healthy eating path this year. You can't beat a three-ingredient recipe that takes literally minutes of prep work.
Make this along with my Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal or Honey Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins for breakfast meal prep for the week.
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Why You'll Love this Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese recipe...
- These Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese are low-calorie, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, and more.
- This version is plain with only 3 ingredients, keeping it super simple.
- You can easily add your own mix-ins like vegetables or breakfast meat.
- You can make this for meal prep to have a grab-and-go breakfast for the week.
- One muffin is only 75 calories with 8 grams of protein!
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make these Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Eggs: This recipe uses 10 eggs. I use large eggs for this recipe; whichever type you buy will work. Eggs are a great source of protein!
- Cottage Cheese: Cottage Cheese is the perfect addition to these egg muffins. They make this light, fluffy, and higher in protein and probiotics. You can use full-fat cottage cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, depending on your dietary preferences. Full fat will naturally give you a richer taste, but it does work with low fat and 2%.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella cheese or an Italian Cheese Blend works well with this dish. I love the added flavor from the cheese.
- Salt & Black Pepper
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make these Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
Step One: Prep the Eggs
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, crack the 10 eggs.
- Whisk in the cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
Step Two: Make the Egg Muffins
- Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Generously grease the pan because the egg bites can get stuck easily.
- Carefully divide the shredded cheese evenly among the 12 greased muffin tins.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups.
- Put egg bites into the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through. You can check doneness with a toothpick, similar to baking a cake. Baking times can vary from oven to oven, so check them.
- Remove the egg bites from the tin to cool. Don't allow them to completely cool in the pan, or they will stick.
- Serve and enjoy, or put in the fridge to eat during the week.
Variations
I love this Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Add More Vegetables: These Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese are extremely customizable to add your favorite veggies like spinach, kale, bell pepper, green onion, onion, garlic, mushrooms, tomato, or broccoli asparagus. For any extra vegetables you add, you will need to reduce the amount of eggs, so they don't overflow the egg tins.
- Add Herbs: Add fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or thyme.
- Add Breakfast Meat: I kept this vegetarian, but you can add ham, bacon, sausage, chicken sausage, or even vegan sausage. If you add this, reduce your eggs so the recipe will fit in the muffin tins.
- Mix up the Cheese: You can easily swap out the cheese for others like feta, gouda, sharp cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, monterey jack, or even parmesan cheese.
- Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.
- Make an Egg Bake: Instead of baking it in muffins, follow this recipe to make a Cottage Cheese Egg Bake.
FAQ Recipe
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing
This freezes well! After baking, store them in a freezer-safe container for up to two months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight, and then reheat in the morning. You can reheat it in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.
Why use cottage cheese in egg bites?
Adding cottage cheese to eggs, like in this Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese Eggs, makes the eggs richer and fluffier. Cottage Cheese is also high in protein, probiotics and calcium, adding that nutrition to your egg muffins. They melt right into the eggs, and you don't even really taste it.
Do cottage cheese and eggs go together?
Yes! Cottage Cheese and eggs pair perfectly together! I make them together often and serve them in these Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese, Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs, and Cottage Cheese Egg Salad.
Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese
These Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese are so easy and delicious. You will love the fluffy texture. If you are busy like we are, they make a perfect thing to make on Sunday and eat during the week, and give you a high-protein breakfast on the go. Plus, the kids love that they are plain! Here are some ideas to round out your meal.
Serve it with:
- Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread
- Easy Banana Waffles
- Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread
- Honey Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins
- Honey Lime Melong Salad with Mint
- Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Greek Yogurt Blueberry Pancakes
- Apple Pie Pancakes
- Healthy Strawberry Muffins
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Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- optional garnish: chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, crack the 10 eggs. Whisk in the cottage cheese, salt and pepper.
- Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Carefully divide the shredded cheese evenly in the 12 muffin tins.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups.
- Put egg bites into the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through. You can check doneness with a toothpick, similar to baking a cake.
- Remove the egg bites from the tin to cool.
- Serve and enjoy!
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