These delicious egg bites pack a punch of creamy flavors thanks to cottage cheese. Paired with crispy bacon and Colby jack cheese, cottage cheese egg bites is an easy and delicious high protein, bite-sized, grab-and-go breakfast!
If you are a fan of Starbucks sous vide egg bites, cottage cheese egg bites are very similar to it, without using the fancy sous vide method! These bacon egg bites are baked in the oven, yet maintain that moist and soft texture. They are also super versatile and can be made with a variety of different ingredients – see ‘variation and substitution’ section for more ideas!
Love eggs for breakfast? Don’t forget to also check out these other egg-cellent (see what I did there?!) options: Easy Frittata, Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders, Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole and Bacon Spinach Cheddar Quiche.
Why Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese
As you probably have guessed it, the secret ingredient that takes these cottage cheese egg bites to the next level is in fact….cottage cheese.
These egg bites are actually soft, moist and not ‘rubbery’ in texture. You know how eggs often gets hard and rubbery after baked in the oven. Well, not these cottage cheese egg bites!
Not only is cottage cheese is high in protein, it adds a rich and creamy texture to the egg bites and reduces the “eggy” texture in them. With its mild and fairly neutral flavors, cottage cheese doesn’t overpower the taste of the other ingredients in the egg bites as well.
I have to admit, it took me a long time to even want to publish an egg bite recipe on the blog because it was hard to get the texture right. It wasn’t until I tried making egg bites with cottage cheese that I fully approved of egg bites.
Cottage cheese egg bites are super versatile and can be made with your favorite protein and/or vegetables. We are keeping ours simple here and making it with bacon…because bacon makes everything better and we love our bacon around here.
Bacon egg bites are not only delicious, but makes the best grab-and-go and make-ahead breakfast. I store them in the refrigerator or freezer, and warm them up in the microwave and eat them on the go or really quickly sitting down by the kitchen counter.
If you want to spruce up your morning routine, give this cottage cheese egg bites a try. The best part…it takes under 30 minutes to prepare!
And if you like these egg bakes but want variations of it, check out these Hash Brown Egg Cups which are basically these egg bites with potatoes in them, or Cottage Cheese Egg Bake which is a casserole cottage cheese egg bake option, where you bake in one large casserole dish!
Ingredients
These cottage cheese bacon bites are made using some household staple ingredients. They include:
- Eggs – Can’t have egg bites without eggs! 😉
- Cottage cheese – Key ingredient! High protein and makes the egg bites soft, moist and smooth. Don’t worry if your’e not a fan of cottage cheese, cottage cheese taste is very mild once it is cooked. I recommend using small curd cottage cheese for this recipe.
- Bacon bits – use good quality bacon bits for best flavor! Alternatively, you can cook the bacon and then cut them into smaller bite-size pieces (this is more labor intensive and will take a bit longer)
- Cheese – any mild cheese such as Colby jack, Mozzarella, cheddar works great. Shred it so it dissolves better in the egg mixture
- Salt – this spices up and really enhance the flavors of the egg mixture
- Black pepper – use fresh black ground black pepper for the best flavor
How to make egg bites with cottage cheese
These delicious under-30-minute, no-sous-vide required cottage cheese egg bites will will revolutionize your simple breakfast routine!
Here is how you make them:
Step 1: Prepare egg mixture
In a large bowl, whisk eggs until the yolks and whites are combined.
Fold in the other ingredients – bacon, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
Grease well a 12-cup muffin tin…be generous because the eggs do stick to it if it is not greased well.
Add egg mixture to each cup and fill it up to 3/4 full. There should be enough mixture to fill up to 12 cups.
Step 2: Bake!
Place muffin pan on the top rack of the oven, and place a pan of water on the lower rack of the oven. Having a pan of water will help keep these cottage cheese egg bites moist.
Bake for 23-25 minutes at 325℉.
When it is done, egg bites should no longer be jiggly in the middle, and toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the middle of the egg bites.
Step 3: Serve
When done, remove muffin tin from oven, and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the bacon egg bites from each of the cups. Do not let them sit in the cups for too long after they come out from the oven as that will make it harder to remove those cottage cheese egg bites.
They do stick pretty easily, even with a greased muffin tin!
These high protein cottage cheese egg bites are best enjoyed warm. They should be soft, moist and flavorful with the delicious combination of cheese, eggs and bacon.
I love them for so many reasons. Not only are they super tasty, these protein packed goodies are the perfect bites in the morning and a few of them will typically keep me fully for at least a few hours.
Variation and Substitution
Egg bites are super versatile, which is why they’re great for meal prep or using up ingredients in the fridge. Here’s a list of other ingredients and options you can mix and match to create endless egg bite variations.
- Meats: Breakfast sausage, ham, prosciutto, chorizo, smoked salmon
- Vegetable: Spinach, kale, arugula, bell peppers, onions, green onions, shallots, celery, mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, carrots
- Starches: Hash browns, diced potatoes, tater tots, sweet potatoes
- Fresh Herbs: Chives, parsley, basil, dill, cilantro, thyme
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, parmesan cheese, gruyère cheese, Swiss cheese, feta cheese
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning
- Other: Olives, jalapeños, caramelized onions, roasted garlic
Tips and Tricks
A few things to note to ensure success when making these bacon egg bites.
- Easy removal: For easy removal, grease muffin tin generously. Egg bites do get stuck easily so greasing it well is important. Silicone muffin tray can be used to remove baked egg bites more easily.
- Baking time: The baking time can slightly vary depending on your oven. The key is to bake until the tops are slightly golden brown and the center is set.
- Flavors: Don’t hesitate to experiment with different flavors by adding other ingredients like bell peppers, spinach, crumbled sausage, ham, or different types of cheese. Any meats added should already be fully cooked.
- Cooling period: Let your egg bites cool for a few minutes after you remove them from the oven. They will continue to cook from the residual heat and it will be easier to remove them from the muffin tin. But do not let cottage cheese egg bites sit in muffin tin for too long as it will get harder and harder to remove.
Storage and Reheating
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are great for meal prep. You can refrigerate or freeze any leftovers in an airtight container. Just reheat in the microwave for a quick breakfast on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Cottage cheese provides a creamy and soft texture that compliments the firmness of the baked eggs. It helps to keep the egg bites moist as the cheese melts while cooking.
2. Cottage cheese has a mild flavor that blends well with eggs, enhancing their taste without being overpowering.
This will also help keep egg bites moist.
The egg bites are done when the center is set and no longer jiggly. You can also insert a toothpick in the center and if it comes out clean, the egg bites are done.
1. Make sure you grease your muffin pan very generously.
2. Bake your egg bits in a silicone muffin tray – they do come out much easier in those!
Yes, this recipe can easily be adjusted. You can double it for a large gathering or halve it if you only want to make a small batch. If doubling, you may want to bake in two batches unless you can cook two muffin tins side by side in the oven (bake time should be about the same). Do not overlap muffin tin on top of each other in the oven when baking.
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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cups bacon bits cooked
- 7 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper pepper
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, crack and whisk eggs.
- Add in bacon, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking oil.
- Equally distribute the egg mixture among the 12 muffin cups.
- Place a pan of water on the lower rack of the oven.
- Place the egg bites in the upper rack of the oven and bake 23-25 minutes.
- Use a toothpick to check for doneness. Toothpick should come out of the egg bite clean.
- Let the egg bites cool for a couple of minutes. Remove egg bites from the muffin pan before they completely cool.
- Serve and enjoy!
apsalutley delicious 😋 what can I do to reduce cholesterol?can I use some egg white plus a few whole eggs?
You can definitely just use egg white for this recipe, or do a mixture of egg whites and whole eggs
Can this be made ahead for the week and reheat for a quick break fast for my kid?
Yes! absolutely!
The best egg bite recipe! So easy to make ahead and take two for breakfast in the morning. They reheat really well in the microwave and don’t get hard or rubbery. I feel like the cottage cheese keeps it moist and tender.
Thank you so much! <3 Cottage cheese is a game changer in egg bites!!
Could you bake these in muffin papers
Yes! I would still grease the muffin papers before adding the egg mixture
This is the BEST egg bites recipe! I’ve made them for my parents the past 3 weekends so they can eat them throughout the week. I use sausage (cut up, precooked little links), add equal # of sausage pieces to each muffin cup first and they spoon out the egg mixture so they all get an even amount.
Couldn’t be easier or yummier! Thank you for this recipe!
Thank YOU for making it and trusting the recipe! Love that you switched it up with sausage. Appreciate you sharing how it went for you!
Just made these and they came out perfectly. I used a silicone muffin pan and cooked them for 28 minutes. Just great!
Yay! So glad to hear!
Just made these egg bites and they are delicious!
Easy recipe and reheat well in the microwave!
Will double the batch next time so I can freeze them.. quick on the go snack! 😉
Wonderful! I love hearing that <3
Curious about the pan of water in oven while baking? Never heard of doing this before when making egg bites.
It’s just an extra step to keep it moist! You can omit it if you don’t want to go through the hassle.
Can I add frozen bell peppers and onions to this recipe? I have tried the original, but thought adding veges would make them healthier.
Yes! Absolutely!
Curious if you tried this and how it went? Was thinking about doing the same.
Is the nutritional info per egg bite or for all 12?
it is for one egg bite!
loved, loved , loved these egg bites.
So thrilled to hear that!
we like these a lot. I placed 3 tater tots in the bottom of each section.
I like that idea! YUM!