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I absolutely love egg bites! They’re one of my favorite easy breakfast recipes! They’re quick to make, super customizable, and perfect for busy mornings. I’ve been making this recipe on repeat, and I’m so excited to share it with you.
These egg bites are not only delicious, they’re also packed with protein, made with simple pantry staples, and great for meal prep! Just make a batch, pop them in the fridge, and you’ve got breakfast ready for the week.
I think you’re going to find them perfect for making your mornings easier and tastier! Plus, you can easily customize them with your favorite veggies, cheeses, or proteins depending on what you have on hand.
Why You Will Love These Egg Bites
- High-Protein: These egg bites are packed with protein from the eggs. Plus, the cottage cheese adds another boost of protein!
- Easy: Everything comes together in one bowl and is baked in a muffin pan for quick prep and easy portioning.
- Meal Prep: These egg bites are a great make-ahead breakfast or snack you can enjoy throughout the week.
- Customizable: We made a delicious base recipe with shredded cheese and green onions, but you can easily customize these egg bites to your liking. For another delicious egg-based recipe with green onions and cheese, try our protein-packed cottage cheese egg bake!
Ingredients Needed
- Eggs: The structure and base of the egg bites. Use six whole eggs.
- Cottage Cheese: Makes the egg bites moist and creamy while adding a boost of protein! Also, don’t miss our cottage cheese egg bites recipe and cottage cheese quiche!
- Cheese: Add shredded light cheese for incredible flavor.
- Green Onions: Sliced green onions add a subtle, fresh onion flavor to the egg bites.
- Salt & Pepper: Season your egg bites with salt and pepper.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Cheese Options: We used the Mexican light shredded cheese blend from Trader Joe’s for this recipe. Some other options are light cheddar cheese, shredded light Mozzarella, crumbled light feta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyere cheese, or light Swiss.
- Cottage Cheese To Use: You can use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese.
- Green Onions Substitution: You can omit the green onions altogether or replace them with 2 tablespoons of diced sweet onion, white onion, brown onion, or chives.
How To Customize Egg Bites
You can easily customize these egg bites to make them your own! For extra flavor, add cooked, chopped bacon, 2-3 tablespoons works great. Check out our post on how to cook bacon in the oven, or try our bacon and cheese quiche recipe.
Other delicious mix-ins are 1-2 tablespoons of chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, spinach, sautéed mushrooms, or diced bell peppers. For a little heat, mix in 1-2 tablespoons of green chiles, or try our green chile egg casserole!
For another option, add up to 1/4 cup of cooked chopped sausage or diced cooked ham. Or, try our crustless sausage quiche recipe or ham and cheese quiche! Feel free to mix and match your favorite ingredients to create the perfect combination!
How To Make Egg Bites
Step 1: Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Then, whisk them.
Step 2: Stir in the cottage cheese, shredded light cheese, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper.
Mix until everything is incorporated.
Step 3: Lightly spray a non-stick muffin pan with oil, then evenly divide the egg mixture among the cups.
Step 4: Bake at 350°F for 24-26 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and cooked through.
Step 5: Let the egg bites cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These egg bites are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast option for busy mornings! They also pair well with a variety of other dishes such as banana cottage cheese pancakes, cottage cheese toast, or classic avocado toast. For something sweet, you can pair them with a cottage cheese fruit bowl, yogurt with granola, or a green protein smoothie.
Expert Tips
- Muffin Pan: For this recipe, use a non-stick muffin pan. Spray the muffin pan with oil to help ensure the egg bites don’t stick to the pan. Or, you can use silicone muffin cups and lightly spray them with oil.
- Whisk: It’s best to whisk the eggs before mixing in the rest of the ingredients for the best texture and distribution of flavor.
- Meal Prep Egg Bites: This recipe makes six egg bites, but you can always double this recipe to make even more for meal prep!
- Let Them Cool: Ensure these egg bites are set, fully cooked, and not liquidy before serving. Also, let them cool before serving so the cottage cheese has time to set.
Storage Instructions
Storing: These egg bites are the best because you can make them ahead of time and enjoy them throughout the week. They will last for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator! They’re the perfect easy and delicious breakfast or snack!
Reheating: To reheat these egg bites, place them in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. Or, reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes, or until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Keep Eggs From Sticking To A Muffin Pan?
To prevent these egg bites from sticking, make sure to lightly spray your muffin pan with oil. Or, add a few drops of olive oil and use a paper towel to evenly coat the muffin pan. Also, we recommend using a non-stick silicone muffin pan.
How Long Do Egg Bites Last?
These egg bites are best enjoyed within four days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. If needed, you can freeze them for longer storage.
Can I Freeze Egg Bites?
Yes, you can freeze these egg bites for up to 2 months, they are perfect for meal prep! Once done, let them cool and store them in a freezer-safe container. We like to store them in these reusable storage bags!
More High-Protein Breakfast Recipes!
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
- Cottage Cheese Quiche
- Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
- Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats
Also, don’t miss our collection of egg recipes here on Healthy Foodie Girl!
If you try this recipe please be sure to leave us a comment and star rating ★★★★★ letting us know how it turns out for you.
MUFFIN PAN EGG BITES RECIPE
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
- 1/2 cup shredded light cheese of your choice, we used Trader Joe’s Mexican light cheese
- 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Then, whisk them.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, shredded light cheese, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is incorporated.
- Lightly spray a non-stick muffin pan with oil, then evenly divide the egg mixture among the cups.
- Bake at 350°F for 24-26 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and cooked through.
- Let the egg bites cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before removing and serving.
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Notes
- Cheese Options: We used the Mexican light shredded cheese blend from Trader Joe’s for this recipe. Some other options are light cheddar cheese, shredded light Mozzarella, crumbled light feta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyere cheese, or light Swiss.
- Cottage Cheese To Use: You can use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese.
- Green Onions Substitution: You can omit the green onions altogether or replace them with 2 tablespoons of diced sweet onion, white onion, brown onion, or chives.
- Muffin Pan: For this recipe, use a non-stick muffin pan. Spray the muffin pan with oil to help ensure the egg bites don’t stick to the pan. Or, you can use silicone muffin cups and lightly spray them with oil.
- Storage: Store leftover egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Or, freeze them in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How much Feta in this recipe? It’s in the directions but not in the ingredient list with an amount.
Sorry about that! There is 2 TBSP of light feta in this recipe. Thanks for letting me know I just added it to the recipe card. I hope you enjoy!
These easy muffin pan egg bites are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast. They’re perfect for meal prep, busy mornings on the go, or a quick, high-protein snack!