Egg Bites With Cottage Cheese

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Make-Ahead Breakfast)

Looking for a high-protein, grab-and-go breakfast that actually tastes amazing? These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a game-changer—packed with flavor, kid-approved, endlessly customizable, and ready in just 10 minutes of prep.

Whether you're meal prepping for the week or need a quick protein boost between clients or meetings, these egg bites are about to become your breakfast bestie.

🧀 Why Cottage Cheese?

I know, I know—cottage cheese isn’t everyone’s jam. But blended into these bites? You’d never know it’s there. It adds:

• Creaminess without heavy cream

• Structure (no weird egg puff collapse!)

• Protein, protein, protein

Plus, it's the secret weapon to egg bites that actually hold together and stay fluffy. You're welcome.

🌟 What You’ll Need

Base Ingredients:

• 8 large eggs

• 1 cup cottage cheese (I love Good Culture 4% for the protein boost!)

• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar

• ¼ tsp fine salt

• Pinch of black pepper

• Chopped chives (for that fancy brunchy vibe)

Optional Add-Ins (choose your own adventure):

• Crumbled bacon, ham, sausage, or Canadian bacon (about ⅓ cup)

• Cooked spinach, bell pepper, sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, or onion

• Other cheeses: goat, Swiss, mozzarella… whatever’s in the fridge

• Garlic powder, chili powder, hot sauce, Italian herbs—you get the idea

🥚 How To Make Them

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Spray a silicone muffin pan with cooking spray. (Don’t skip silicone—trust me on this.)

3. Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, salt, and pepper until smooth. A Nutribullet works great here.

4. Pour into muffin cups, filling each about halfway.

5. Add your toppings and mix-ins!

6. Bake for 20–22 minutes until just firm in the center.

7. Cool a few minutes before popping out. They will deflate slightly—totally normal.

💡 Tips For Success

• Use a silicone muffin pan. Regular pans = heartbreak. Silicone = joy.

• Let them cool before storing to prevent “sweaty” egg bites.

• Reheat in the microwave for 15 seconds for the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.

• Store in fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

💪 Nutrition Facts (per 2 egg bites)

• Calories: 146

• Protein: 12g

• Fat: 9g

• Carbs: 3g

• Sodium: 361mg

• Cholesterol: 207mg

Compare that to the Starbucks version? Half the calories, fat, sodium, and carbs—and made with real food, not a preservative party.

🥗 Make It Your Own

Think of this as your egg bite canvas. You can go classic (bacon + cheddar), Mediterranean (spinach + feta), or spicy (hot sauce + sausage + pepper jack). Great for picky eaters, kiddos, and meal preppers alike.

I often make a double batch and toss a few in my lunch bag for that 3PM crash.

🧊 Freezer Tips

Want to freeze them? Cool completely, wrap individually, and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave from frozen for about 45–60 seconds.

Final Thoughts

These egg bites check all the boxes:
✅ High protein
✅ Low carb
✅ Meal-prep friendly
✅ Delicious hot or cold
✅ Customizable for picky eaters or high-protein goals

They’ve saved my morning more times than I can count. Now it’s your turn!