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Egg Bite Recipe No Cottage Cheese

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These soft and creamy Egg Bite Recipe No Cottage Cheese. Oven-baked and endlessly customizable, they’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings.

Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Total time
20 minutes
Yield
12 mini egg bites

Ingredients

2 large eggs

½ cup whole milk or cream

1 cup grated cheddar or gruyere cheese

2 tbsp cooked sausage or turkey bacon (optional)

½ tbsp chopped chives or herbs

1 tbsp ketchup (optional)

Butter or spray for muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F and lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or cream, and ketchup if using.
  3. Step 3: Stir in grated cheese, herbs, and cooked meat (if desired) until evenly combined.
  4. Step 4: Pour or scoop the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups.
  5. Step 5: Top each bite with a little extra cheese or herbs if desired.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the centers are just set but still slightly jiggly.
  7. Step 7: Allow to cool for 2 minutes, then loosen the edges with a knife and remove from the tin.
  8. Step 8: Serve warm or store for later.

Notes

Store egg bites in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a sealed container.

To freeze, wrap each bite individually and store in a freezer-safe bag.

Reheat in the microwave with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.

Nutrition

Calories
85
Fat
6g
Saturated fat
2.2g
Sugar
0.6g
Sodium
145mg
Protein
5.5g
Carbohydrates
1g
Fiber
0g