Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Name: Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk of choice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 4 ounces turkey deli (chopped); 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup cottage cheese; Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)

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Looking for an easy, wholesome, and savory option to grab and go in the morning? These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites might be just the thing you’re after! They’re endlessly customisable and high in protein to help fuel your day. They’re even keto-friendly and naturally gluten-free, making them perfect for serving to a crowd at a brunch or picnic.

cottage cheese egg bites in a white round bowl

What’s great about these mini egg muffins is that you can choose whatever mix-ins you feel like. The cottage cheese, eggs, and milk form the base of the recipe but you can change up the cheddar for any grated or crumbled cheese of your choosing. I used turkey deli meat here as an easy add-in but you can swap it out for your favourite pre-cooked, chopped or crumbled meat. If you’re veggie, feel free to leave the meat out or use a vegetarian meat alternative instead.

For easier and healthier breakfast ideas, you might enjoy my Protein Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels or, for something sweet, my High-Protein Waffles with Cottage Cheese.

Recipe Overview

Skill Level

Beginner

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

22 mins

Before You Get Started

Here are some useful tips to help these turn out perfectly every time:

Use a silicone muffin pan or silicone molds. They’re naturally non-stick, so they will help release your egg bites from the pan with a breeze.
Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. As they cool, they’ll firm up, which will make it easier to unmold the bites.
If you’re meal prepping these, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds until piping hot in the middle.

Common Questions

Can you Taste the Cottage Cheese in these?

No, the cottage cheese melts into the egg mixture as it bakes. It simply adds a fluffy, moist texture to the egg bites and boosts the protein.

Can they be frozen?

Yes, they’re a great option for quick breakfasts. Allow to cool completely before freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave from frozen in 30-second bursts until piping hot in the middle.

How much Protein is in Egg Bites?

These contain 6g of protein per egg bite.

How much Cottage cheese should you add to Eggs?

The ideal ratio I’ve found is 6 large eggs to 1/2 cup cottage cheese. It creates a nice light texture but doesn’t mask the flavor of the eggs.

Ingredients Needed

There’s nothing fancy needed here, just a few simple ingredients and your mix-ins. Full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.

Ingredient shot for cottage cheese egg bite.

Eggs: I like to use 6 large eggs here to make 12 egg bites. You could alternatively use 10 large egg whites to lower the fat content, but please note these may be slightly wetter and denser if you do this.
Milk of choice: You can use any kind of milk here – cow’s, goat’s, or non-dairy. If you opt for a non-dairy milk, though, make sure it’s unflavored and unsweetened.
Garlic powder: This is an easy way to add more savory flavor to the bites.
Onion powder: If you don’t have any, you can leave it out or replace it with a handful of thinly sliced scallions or chives.
Turkey deli ham: Adds a burst of flavor to each bite. Swap it out for cooked, crumbled turkey sausages or turkey bacon if you prefer.
Cheddar cheese: Can be substituted with other cheeses such as crumbled feta, goat’s cheese, or Gruyere.
Cottage cheese: Keeps the egg bites moist and fluffy. If you can’t find it, ricotta cheese will work, too.
Kosher salt and pepper

How to Make Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Here’s how to make cottage cheese egg bites with step-by-step images. First, preheat your oven to 375°F.

Process shot to mix the eggs with milk and cottage cheese.

1️⃣ Whisk eggs and milk

Whisk 6 large eggs with the milk in a large jug until no streaks of yolk remain.

✏️ You can use any type of milk here. If using non-dairy milk, check the carton to make sure it’s unsweetened and unflavored.

2️⃣ Fold in remaining ingredients

Mix in the cottage cheese, seasonings, shredded cheddar cheese and diced turkey deli meat.

✏️ Add in a handful of fresh, chopped herbs for a flavor boost.

process shot to bake the egg mix, topped with turkey bites, and place it in a muffin tin pan.

3️⃣ Divide between silicone muffin cups

Pour into the silicone muffin pan. You should have enough mixture to make 12 egg bites.

✏️ Using a jug for mixing everything together is handy as it makes pouring the mixture into the muffin cups so easy.

4️⃣ Bake

These are baked for 18-22 minutes until the eggs are fully set.

✏️ Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan so they can firm up before you attempt unmolding them.

turkey cottage cheese egg bites in a white bowl with parsley

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Variations & Substitutions

→ Swap out the cheese: Change up the flavor of the bites by using crumbled feta or goat’s cheese in place of the cheddar. If you’re feeling fancy, why not try grated Gruyere or Parmesan?

→ Change up the meat: If you’re not a fan of turkey, you can use cooked and crumbled chicken sausage in its place.

→ Add some veggies: For a nutrition boost, you can stir in cooked, chopped spinach, diced cherry tomatoes or steamed, finely chopped broccoli.

→ Boost the fresh flavor: Dried seasonings are a nice, quick addition but what also works great are fresh herbs! Finely chopped soft herbs like parsley, dill, basil or chives or hardier herbs like fresh thyme or chopped rosemary work so well here.

→ Vegetarian: You can easily leave the turkey out of this recipe. For an added layer of flavor, try mixing in some diced, sauteed mushrooms or cooked and crumbled veggie sausages.

→ No cottage cheese: While the cottage cheese is essential to this recipe, it can be substituted for ricotta cheese which has a similar texture and nutritional profile.

Storing & Reheating

Allow the egg bites to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Then you can either store in the fridge or freezer:

Fridge: These can be chilled in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer: You can freeze them for up to 3 months. No need to thaw before reheating.
To reheat: To reheat, place one or two egg bites on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 30-60 seconds, until piping hot in the middle.

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