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"Homemade Cottage Cheese Egg Bites on a white ceramic plate with fresh chives and a side of sliced avocado."
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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (High Protein) | The Protein Plate

Tired of rubbery, dry reheated eggs on busy weekday mornings? These cottage cheese egg bites are a total game-changer, offering a lush, custard-like texture that rivals any Starbucks copycat egg bites you’ve tried. By blending cottage cheese directly into the batter, we create a healthy meal prep eggs option that stays moist and flavorful even after a trip to the microwave. You’ll love how easily these whip up in a single blender—minimal dishes, maximum protein!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup ½ cup red bell pepper, diced

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prep. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place a baking dish filled with 1 inch of hot water on the bottom oven rack. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly.
  2. Blend the Base. In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth and pale yellow.
  3. Mix and Fill. Stir in the chopped spinach, red pepper, and shredded cheese by hand. Distribute the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
  4. Bake Gently. Place the tin on the middle rack (above the water pan). Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the centers are just set and don't jiggle.
  5. Rest and Serve. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Use a silicone spatula to gently pop them out.
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Notes

COMMUNITY Q&A

Q: Can I make these without a blender? → A: Yes! You can whisk them by hand, but the texture will be "chunkier" as the cottage cheese curds won't be broken down. It still tastes great, just less "velvety."
Q: Why did my egg bites sink in the middle? → A: This usually happens if the oven is too hot or if they were over-beaten. Stick to 300°F and use the water bath to keep the temperature stable!