Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Light, airy, and protein-packed egg bites made with cottage cheese for a fluffy breakfast treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Muffin tin
- Hand mixer or blender
- Spatula
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 1/4 cup bell peppers diced, optional
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon or ham optional
- 1 tsp fresh herbs parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with silicone cupcake liners.
- Blend eggs and cottage cheese until smooth and frothy using a hand mixer or blender.
- Add milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the egg mixture and blend briefly.
- Fold in cheddar cheese, spinach, bell peppers, and cooked meat if using.
- Pour mixture evenly into muffin tin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set. Insert toothpick to check doneness.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing from muffin tin.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs or store in airtight container.
Notes
Experiment with vegetables, cheeses, and herbs to customize flavors.