Description
A light, satisfying, and meal-prep-friendly way to enjoy a protein-rich breakfast or snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, etc.)
- 1½ cups cooked add-ins (bacon, spinach, mushrooms, etc.)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Optional: garlic powder, herbs, or chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease muffin tin or use silicone liners.
- Blend eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheese and toppings.
- Pour into muffin cups, filling ¾ full.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes until just set.
- Cool slightly before removing. Store in fridge or freeze.
Notes
For meal prep, wrap individually for grab-and-go breakfasts or freeze for months. Reheat from frozen or chilled in the microwave or oven. Top with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 12.5g
- Cholesterol: 370mg