Description
These homemade egg bites are a delicious and convenient breakfast option, inspired by popular coffeehouse versions. They combine eggs, cottage cheese, and a blend of cheeses to create a creamy, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for on-the-go mornings. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins like bacon, vegetables, or herbs to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1¼ cups cottage cheese (preferably 4% milkfat)
- 1¼ cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or a blend of Gruyère and Cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional mix-ins: cooked bacon pieces, sautéed spinach, diced roasted red peppers, chopped green onions
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place a 9×13-inch baking dish filled halfway with boiling water on the lower oven rack to create steam.
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Prepare Muffin Tin:
- Generously spray a nonstick muffin pan with cooking spray.
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Cook Bacon (if using):
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Blend Egg Mixture:
- In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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Assemble Egg Bites:
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each well about three-quarters full.
- If using mix-ins, distribute them evenly into each cup, gently pressing them into the egg mixture.
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Bake:
- Place the muffin pan on the middle oven rack above the water bath.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the egg bites are set and slightly pulling away from the edges.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let the egg bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing.
- Serve warm, or let them cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Storage: Store cooled egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 15 seconds before serving.
- Freezing: To freeze, place cooled egg bites on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Customization: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, vegetables, and meats to create your preferred flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: egg bites, breakfast, high-protein, meal prep, gluten-free