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High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

High protein cottage cheese egg bites blend eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese into a smooth mixture, then bake in a muffin pan until set. Cheddar adds a savory finish to these portioned breakfast bites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 186
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 nonstick cooking spray as needed
  • 8 eggs large
  • 1 cup liquid egg whites
  • 1 cup cottage cheese 2%
  • 0.5 tsp salt kosher
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 12-cup standard muffin pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Generously coat a 12-cup standard muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Blend the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Stir in the cheddar.
  5. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the centers are set and reach 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  7. Let the egg bites rest in the pan for 5 minutes.
  8. Loosen the edges with a thin knife and remove.

Notes

For tender egg bites, avoid baking past the point when the centers are set and reach 160°F. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. For a lower-sodium option, reduce the kosher salt.