Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Print Version)

Protein-rich egg bites with cottage cheese and fresh veggies, perfect for quick wholesome meals.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)

→ Vegetables

04 - 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
05 - 1/2 cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed, squeezed dry if frozen)

→ Seasonings & Garnish

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or fresh herbs (parsley, dill) for garnish, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone muffin liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and cottage cheese until smooth and well combined.
03 - Stir in shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Pour mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
06 - Allow to cool in tin for 5 minutes, then gently remove. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely portable—grab one with your coffee and you're out the door with real protein, not just carbs.
  • The cottage cheese keeps them impossibly fluffy while feeling less heavy than traditional frittatas.
  • Once you make them, breakfast becomes the easiest decision you'll make all week.
02 -
  • Don't skip squeezing out water from frozen spinach—I learned this the hard way when my first batch came out oddly wet and separated.
  • Room-temperature ingredients blend together far more smoothly than cold ones, so pull everything out about 15 minutes before you start mixing.
03 -
  • Invest in silicone muffin liners—they make removal effortless and you'll never have to grease a tin again.
  • Mix your wet and dry ingredients the night before and refrigerate overnight; it actually helps them bake more evenly and taste better the next morning.
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