Egg Bites Recipe

These better-than-Starbucks egg bites deliver cafe-quality results in your own kitchen. Packed with 12g of protein per serving and perfect for meal prep, they're a delicious, budget-friendly breakfast solution that saves you over 75% compared to store-bought versions. Make once, enjoy all week!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 33

Total Time: 48

Servings: egg bites

Calories: 330kcal

Cost: $8.55

Equipment

Silicone egg bite mold or muffin tin OR muffin tin
Blender For a smooth egg mixture
Large baking dish For the water bath
Aluminum foil To cover during baking
Kitchen thermometer Optional but recommended

Ingredients

Base Mixture:

6 large eggs Preferably organic
¼ cup cottage cheese Adds creaminess
¼ cup heavy cream For a rich texture
¼ cup Gruyere cheese shredded
¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Mix-ins choose 2-3:

2 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
¼ cup spinach sautéed and drained
2 tablespoons red bell pepper diced
2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)

prepare Base:

Blend eggs, cottage cheese, and cream until smooth (30 seconds)
Add salt and pepper
Pour into measuring cup

Assembly:

Spray molds with cooking spray
Add mix-ins to molds
Pour egg mixture, leaving ¼ inch space
Top with cheese

Baking:

Place mold in large baking dish
Add hot water halfway up sides
Cover tightly with foil
Bake 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly

Finishing:

Cool 5 minutes before removing
Serve warm

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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