Egg Bites Base Recipe

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Egg Bites Base Recipe

This is one of our base recipes—flexible formulas designed to help you cook with confidence. Our egg bites base recipe is a simple, protein-packed breakfast or snack that’s as versatile as it is delicious. These fluffy, cheesy, customizable bites are made with eggs, cottage cheese, your favorite shredded cheese, and endless mix-in options. Whether you go veggie-heavy, protein-packed, or spice them up with hot sauce, these little bites are portable, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean, American

Servings: bites

Calories: 83kcal

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
½ cup cup shredded cheese
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon black pepper
Up to 1 teaspoon spice(s)

Mix-ins to YOUR taste

1 teaspoon - 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (½ teaspoon dried)
½ cup- 1 cup diced (~¼”-½”) raw or cooked vegetables
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup cooked diced (~½”) protein food (chicken, nitrate-free ham or sausage, tofu)
½ cup cooked whole grains (quinoa, bulgur, farro, brown rice)
1-2 Tablespoons hot sauce or salsa

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin or silicone muffin cups with nonstick spray.
Place eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, cornstarch, black pepper, and spices in a blender or processor. Blend until smooth and frothy, 30–60 seconds.
In a medium bowl, combine mix-ins.
Divide mix-ins evenly among muffin cups. Pour egg mixture over mix-ins, ~ ¼ cup per egg bite. Place muffin pan on a baking sheet. Carefully pour water into the baking sheet until it comes halfway up the muffin cups.
Bake for ~30 minutes, or until set. Do not overcook. Remove from oven and let cool. Run a knife around edges to release. Enjoy!

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