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Easy Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe for Perfect Meal Prep

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These creamy cottage cheese egg bites are a quick, protein-packed breakfast option perfect for meal prep. They offer a custard-like softness and rich flavor with simple ingredients and minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, well-drained
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • ¼ cup milk or cream (whole or 2%)
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chopped parsley or chives)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup finely diced bell peppers, cooked bacon bits, or sautéed mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or silicone egg bite molds with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine 6 large eggs, 1 cup well-drained small-curd cottage cheese, and ¼ cup milk or cream. Blend until smooth and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds. If no blender, whisk vigorously by hand until mostly smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl if using a food processor. Stir in ½ cup shredded cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp garlic powder until combined.
  4. Fold in optional add-ins like diced bell peppers, cooked bacon, or mushrooms if desired.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check at 25 minutes by gently shaking the pan; egg bites should be set around edges and slightly jiggly in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the egg bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then run a knife around edges and remove. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Notes

Drain cottage cheese well to avoid watery egg bites. Blend eggs and cottage cheese thoroughly for smooth custard-like texture. Bake at 325°F to prevent browning or toughness. Optional add-ins should be finely diced and evenly distributed. Cool egg bites for 5 minutes before removing from molds for best shape retention. Can be steamed on stovetop in silicone molds for about 15 minutes as an alternative cooking method.

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