Fluffy, protein-rich egg bites with cottage cheese, ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for quick breakfasts and meal prep.
# What You'll Need:
→ Eggs & Dairy
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese (0%–2% fat recommended)
03 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled feta
→ Seasonings
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
06 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon onion powder
→ Optional Mix-Ins (up to 1 cup total, choose any combination)
08 - Chopped fresh spinach
09 - Diced bell peppers
10 - Broccoli florets (small)
11 - Cooked sausage (omit for vegetarian)
12 - Diced ham (omit for vegetarian)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan or use a silicone muffin mold with nonstick cooking spray.
03 - Combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
04 - Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
05 - If using, distribute optional mix-ins evenly among the cups.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the egg bites are puffed, set, and lightly golden on top.
07 - Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm.
