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Creamy cottage cheese egg bites with cheddar, spinach, and green onion on a warm linen backdrop

Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

These cottage cheese egg bites are soft, creamy, and packed with protein, making them an easy breakfast meal prep option for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender for blending the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth
  • 12-cup muffin tin standard size
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Small spatula or spoon for stirring in the spinach and green onion

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Bite Base

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or 2%
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Mix-Ins

  • 1 packed cup fresh spinach finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp green onion sliced

For the Pan

  • nonstick spray or oil for greasing the muffin tin

Instructions
 

Prepare the Egg Bite Base

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin very well with nonstick spray or oil.
  • In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds, until smooth and slightly foamy.
    Cottage cheese egg bites steps 1 to 4: prep pan, blend eggs, stir spinach, fill muffin tin
  • Pour the egg mixture into a mixing bowl and stir in the chopped spinach and sliced green onion until evenly distributed.

Fill and Bake

  • Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Tap the pan gently on the counter to settle the mixture.
    Cottage cheese egg bites steps 5 to 7: bake, cool in pan, and serve warm or store
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the tops are puffed, the edges are lightly golden, and the centers are just set with a slight jiggle.
  • Let the egg bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edges if needed and remove them carefully.

Serve or Store

  • Serve warm, or cool completely before refrigerating for meal prep.

Notes

Pro tip: Pull the egg bites from the oven when the centers still have a slight jiggle to keep them soft and creamy instead of rubbery. Storage: Store cooled egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave in short bursts, or warm in a 300°F oven for about 8 minutes. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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