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Egg Bites Recipe
These quick & easy egg bites are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Make them in 35 minutes, and store them in the fridge for the busy work week, or freeze and reheat. Keto and Vegetarian. (Adapted from Once Upon a Chef.)
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Serves
12
Instructions
- 01
Place a pan of water 1/4 inch deep, on the lower rack to create steam. (see notes)
- 02
(use spray olive oil) and place them in a standard muffin tin.
- 03
Place the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until silky smooth.
- 04
Divide half the batter into the muffin liners, filling them about halfway full. Divide the roasted pepper and basil and top with the remaining egg batter. Top with an optional cherry tomato and sprinkle lightly with parmesan cheese.
- 05
. Place the egg bites on the middle rack (over the pan with water) and bake until set in the middle, golden, and slightly puffed- 24-30 minutes. Be doubly sure the center ones are set– they usually take 1-2 minutes longer than the ones on the edges. Egg bites are cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- 06
Let cool 5- 10 minutes; loosen the edges with a knife, and carefully scoop them out with a spoon.
Nutrition
per serving · 1 egg bite
- Calories
- 122
- Protein
- 10.3g
- Carbs
- 1.9g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 0.3g
- Sugar
- 1.4g
- Sat. fat
- 3.8g
- Sodium
- 278.2mg
- Cholesterol
- 112.6mg
Variations & swaps
Variations of Egg Bites With Cottage Cheese
- Here are some possible variations to this recipe, taking flavor pairings into consideration.
- You can also explore your own kitchen for any extra veggies you have on hand and create your own take on this recipe! Have extra roasted vegetables, like broccoli? Chop them into smaller pieces, and they would make a lovely addition. If you’re craving meat in these egg bites, add crispy bacon, diced ham, smoked salmon, chorizo, or sausage.
- Sautéed mushrooms, thyme, gruyere
- Caramelized onion or shallots, smoked mozzarella cheese and sage
- Smoked salmon and fresh dill
- Spinach, sun-dried tomato and goat cheese or feta cheese
- Bacon crumbles, jalapeno and cheddar cheese
- Canned green chilies, cilantro (or green onions) and pepper jack or Monterey jack cheese
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