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Easy High-Protein Baked Egg Bites: Perfect School Breakfast

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Fluffy, protein-packed egg bites made with cottage cheese for a creamy texture. Perfect for make-ahead school breakfasts—just grab, microwave, and go.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, small-curd preferred)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (reduce to ¼ teaspoon if cheese is salty)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup milk (any kind; whole milk for richness, oat milk for dairy-free)
  • Optional mix-ins: ¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon, ¼ cup finely diced bell pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, ¼ cup sautéed spinach (squeezed dry)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
  2. Blend 1 cup cottage cheese in a blender or small food processor for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth. Set aside.
  3. Crack 8 large eggs into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk gently for about 30 seconds until yolks break and whites are incorporated. Do not over-whisk.
  4. Pour blended cottage cheese and ¼ cup milk into the eggs. Whisk until smooth and uniform, about 20 seconds.
  5. Stir in ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. If using mix-ins, stir them in now. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese for topping.
  6. Pour egg mixture evenly into the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar evenly over the tops.
  8. Bake on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes, until set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a small knife around edges to loosen, then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before storing (about 20 minutes).

Notes

Don’t overmix the eggs—gentle whisking prevents rubbery texture. Grease the pan generously to prevent sticking. Cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess. For best results, use room temperature eggs and blend cottage cheese until silky smooth. Check at 22 minutes if using a dark pan. These taste even better on day two.

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