Description
These delicious Egg Bites are a protein-packed breakfast or snack option made with eggs, creamy cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, and fresh chives. Baked in a silicone muffin pan until just set, the bites are easy to prepare, customizable with your favorite mix-ins, and perfect to enjoy warm or chilled.
Ingredients
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Egg Bite Ingredients
- Cooking spray, for greasing
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% or low-fat)
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Fresh chives, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin pan: Lightly mist the cups of a silicone muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 350℉ to get it ready for baking.
- Blend the ingredients: In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated. A small blender like a Nutribullet works well for this step.
- Fill the muffin cups: Pour the blended egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about halfway. Sprinkle the top of each cup with the chopped fresh chives. At this point, you can also add optional mix-ins like diced vegetables or cooked bacon if desired.
- Bake the egg bites: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Bake until the egg bites are puffed up and slightly firm to the touch in the center.
- Cool and serve: Remove the muffin pan from the oven and let the egg bites cool for a few minutes. They will deflate slightly as they cool. Carefully remove the bites from the pan and serve warm, or store them for later enjoyment.
- Storage: Store the egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 15 seconds if desired.
Notes
- For the cottage cheese, Good Culture 4% fat cottage cheese is recommended for best results.
- You can substitute the cottage cheese with 1 cup of full-fat Greek yogurt, sour cream, or ricotta cheese if preferred.
- Egg bites can be enjoyed chilled straight from the fridge or warmed briefly in the microwave.
- Add any preferred mix-ins such as sautéed vegetables, cooked bacon, or herbs to customize the bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
