Description
Baked egg bites blended with cottage cheese and sharp cheddar for creamy, savory breakfasts. Portable, make-ahead, and easy to store. Perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
6 large eggs
2 cups 4% fat cottage cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp fine salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Lightly mist 12 cups of a silicone muffin pan with cooking spray
In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, salt, pepper, and chives
Blend until completely smooth
Pour mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full
Bake for 20 minutes until tops are golden and centers are set
Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a plate
Notes
Let egg bites rest in the pan for 1 minute before removing
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days
For a richer base, use ricotta or full-fat Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American