Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Printable)

Fluffy, protein-packed egg bites with creamy cottage cheese and fresh vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese, preferably full-fat
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half

→ Vegetables

05 - 1/2 cup finely chopped baby spinach
06 - 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
07 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with silicone muffin liners for easy removal.
02 - Add eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together the chopped spinach, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
04 - Pour the blended egg mixture over the vegetables and cheese. Using a spatula, fold gently to combine without over-mixing.
05 - Divide the filling evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full. The mixture will puff slightly during baking.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg bites are fully set and the tops are lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
07 - Let the egg bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edges of each cup to loosen, then carefully remove and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They reheat beautifully so you can meal prep Sunday and eat well all week
  • The cottage cheese makes them taste rich without adding heavy cream
  • Each bite packs 8 grams of protein but somehow feels light and airy
02 -
  • Overfilling the muffin cups makes them stick and harder to remove cleanly
  • Letting them cool in the pan for those 5 minutes prevents them from falling apart
  • The blender step is what makes these fluffy instead of dense and rubbery
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to fill the muffin cups evenly and cleanly
  • Bake until they just barely set for the creamiest texture

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