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Egg Bites Recipe

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
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 33 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 12 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
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 299mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1.5mg