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Start your day with these fluffy and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites! Loaded with the creamy richness of cottage cheese, juicy Roma tomatoes, savory Parmesan, and fresh basil, these egg bites are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe. They’re delicious, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep, making your mornings quicker, healthier, and more delicious.
I’m always looking for ways to combine bold flavor with balanced nutrition, and these high-protein egg bites have quickly become a breakfast favorite in my home. They keep me full and energized all morning long! Whether you’re heading out the door or enjoying a slow weekend brunch, this cottage cheese egg bites recipe is a must-try.
We’re a little obsessed with all things cottage cheese lately, and these egg bites are no exception. If you love them as much as we do, be sure to check out our incredibly delicious cottage cheese quiche and cottage cheese egg bake. Both are easy, high-protein breakfast options that bring comfort, flavor, and nutrition to the table.
Why You Will Love These Egg Bites
- They come together quickly and easily with simple ingredients.
- These egg bites are incredibly flavorful!
- The cottage cheese makes these egg bites even higher in protein. Also, it gives them a creamy and fluffy texture.
- It’s the perfect high-protein breakfast to meal prep! Store these egg bites in the fridge to enjoy throughout the week.
- You can easily reheat these egg bites for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
- This recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and vegetarian.
- A serving of two of these egg bites has about 14 grams of protein!
- If you love Starbucks egg bites, these homemade egg bites are a must-try! Plus, with our recipe, we kept it simple so you don’t have to use the sous vide technique!
What Are Cottage Cheese Egg Bites?
Cottage cheese egg bites are similar to traditional egg bites, also known as egg muffins, breakfast egg muffins, or frittata muffins. Rather than just using eggs, we added cottage cheese for even more protein and creaminess. You can’t taste the cottage cheese in these egg bites, it just adds protein and gives them a wonderful fluffy texture. We have lightened up these egg bites by using fat-free cottage cheese. Also, we added tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, and seasonings to them for a delicious flavor. With this recipe, you can easily prepare a batch of egg bites to enjoy for breakfast throughout the week!
Ingredients Needed
- Eggs: Use four large eggs for this recipe. Use the whole eggs, not just the egg whites.
- Cottage Cheese: Use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese.
- Tomatoes: Dice and seed one small Roma tomato.
- Parmesan: Freshly grate the Parmesan cheese. It adds a delicious cheesy flavor to these egg bites!
- Basil: Chop 3-4 fresh basil leaves. The basil adds another flavor to these egg bites.
- Onion Powder: The onion powder adds flavor without having to sauté diced onion.
- Garlic Powder: The garlic powder adds another layer of flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: Season these egg bites with salt and cracked black pepper.
Substitutions & Variations
- Make More Egg Bites: This recipe makes six egg bites. You can easily double this recipe to make more egg bites.
- Add Some Heat: To add heat to these egg bites, serve them with hot sauce or mix in crushed red pepper flakes before baking them.
- Cheese To Use: We love the flavor grated Parmesan cheese adds to these egg bites and it complements the Italian flavors in this recipe. However, you can swap the Parmesan for shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled feta cheese, shredded Mozzarella, Swiss cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or shredded Gruyere cheese.
- Add Veggies: You can add vegetables to your egg bites such as chopped spinach, sautéed diced white or sweet onion, diced bell peppers, finely chopped roasted red peppers, sautéed sliced mushrooms, sliced green onions, or finely chopped kale. Or, opt for a broccoli cheddar flavor by mixing in finely chopped broccoli and shredded cheddar cheese. A good amount of veggies to add to this recipe is about 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup.
- Mix In Cooked Meat: For additional protein and flavor, you can mix in cooked chopped Italian chicken sausage. Or, opt for chopped cooked ham, bacon bits, or turkey bacon bits. About 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup is a good amount to add to this recipe.
How To Make Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Step 1: Crack all the eggs into a large bowl. Then, whisk them.
Step 2: Add the cottage cheese, diced and seeded tomato, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the egg mixture.
Step 3: Spray a silicone non-stick muffin pan with olive oil. Then, pour the mixture into the muffin pan.
Step 4: Bake the egg bites at 350°F for 22-26 minutes or until fully cooked. Once cooked, let them cool for about 5-10 minutes before removing them from the pan and serving.
Serving Suggestions
These cottage cheese egg bites make for the perfect easy and quick breakfast! We love serving them with protein coffee, cottage cheese pancakes, cottage cheese toast, avocado toast, or cottage cheese banana bread! You can even serve these egg bites as part of a brunch spread.
Expert Tips
- Strain The Cottage Cheese: If necessary, strain the cottage cheese to remove excess moisture.
- Whisk The Ingredients: Whisk the eggs and then mix in the rest of the ingredients. Mix to evenly distribute all the ingredients for a consistent flavor and texture.
- Mix In The Cottage Cheese: There is no need to blend the cottage cheese, just mix it into the whisked eggs with the rest of the ingredients. This keeps it super easy to make! However, if you prefer, you can blend the cottage cheese in a blender before adding it.
- Ensure The Egg Bites Are Set: Make sure the egg bites are fully cooked. Ensure they are set before you remove them from the muffin pan and serve them.
- Use A Non-Stick Muffin Pan: Make sure to use a non-stick silicone muffin pan and spray it lightly with olive oil or your favorite cooking spray so the egg bites don’t stick to the pan. We love this Misto sprayer because it helps evenly distribute the olive oil. If you don’t have a non-stick muffin pan, insert silicone muffin cups in a muffin tin and then spray the muffin cups with oil.
Storage Instructions
To Store: Once cooked, let the egg bites cool before removing them from the muffin pan. You can store leftovers in an airtight container or individually wrap them in foil. Then, store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. We don’t recommend storing them in the freezer because the texture of cottage cheese changes once frozen, which may alter the texture of the egg bites.
To Reheat: When ready to serve them again, reheat them in the microwave for 15-30 seconds, in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Egg Bites Gluten-Free?
These homemade egg bites are gluten-free. There is no flour in this recipe.
How Long Do Egg Bites Last In The Fridge?
These cottage cheese egg bites are best enjoyed within four days of making them when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Can I Make Egg Bites Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can absolutely make these egg bites ahead of time. We love making them ahead of time and storing them in the fridge. For meal prep, we like to double the recipe. Then, it makes breakfast easy because all you have to do is reheat them before serving.
Are Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Healthy?
These cottage cheese egg bites are a healthy option since they are high-protein from the eggs and cottage cheese, low-carb, and made with simple ingredients.
More Recipes To Try Next!
- Cottage Cheese Quiche
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
- Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
- Crustless Bacon and Cheese Quiche
- Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
- Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl
- Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
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COTTAGE CHEESE EGG BITES
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese, fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
- 1/3 cup diced and seeded Roma tomato
- 1/2 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, not packed
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Crack all the eggs into a large bowl. Then, whisk the eggs.
- Add the cottage cheese, diced and seeded tomato, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the whisked eggs.
- Spray a silicone non-stick muffin pan with olive oil so the egg bites don’t stick. Then, pour the mixture into the muffin pan. Make sure not to over-fill the muffin pan, leave some room for the egg bites to rise.
- Bake the egg bites in the oven at 350°F for 22-26 minutes or until set and fully cooked. Once cooked, let them cool for about 5-10 minutes before removing them from the pan and serving.
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Notes
- Meal Prep: You can always double this recipe to make more egg bites for meal prep.
- Storage: Store leftover egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Mix In The Cottage Cheese: There is no need to blend the cottage cheese, just mix it into the whisked eggs with the rest of the ingredients.
- Egg Bites: Ensure the egg bites are set before you remove them from the muffin pan and serve them.
- Cheese To Use: We love the flavor grated Parmesan cheese adds to these egg bites. However, you can swap the Parmesan for shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled feta cheese, shredded Mozzarella, Swiss cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or shredded Gruyere cheese if preferred.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe is easy and delicious!
Hi Abigail, that’s so great to hear! We are so happy you enjoyed the cottage cheese egg bites, thanks for letting us know! 🙂