Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (High Protein)
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They’re high protein, low carb, and so delicious. You need to get these egg bites with cottage cheese into your rotation. With breakfast meal prep in the past, I’ve always found that more substantial things were better, like a homemade breakfast burrito, but these cottage cheese egg bites are so satiating and delicious.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Prepable~ I’m always a fan of batch-making something that’s nutritious and loaded with flavor. Similarly to my easy sheet pan eggs, they make the morning so much easier. The cottage cheese egg bites are xxx calories per serve with xx g protein each, so you can have quite a few if you like!
- Freezable~ this recipe makes 16 high protein egg bites, so if you fancied freezing half of the batch to grab at a later date to spread out your meal prep, that works too!
- Customizable ~ the base flavors of turkey bacon, cheddar, egg, salt and pepper act as a great foundation to use up any leftover veggies you have in the fridge. Have some leftover frozen air fryer green beans from your dinner? Dice them up and throw them in!
- No blender required ~ theres less clean up and less equipment required with my egg bites with cottage cheese!
If meal prepping is your jam, you should try out these recipes- How to a Boil Whole Chicken, Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad, Easy Burger Bowls (with Meal Prep Instructions)
Ingredients
The main ingredients that make this Cottage Cheese Egg Bites recipe fantastic are the following:
Cottage cheese ~ I use full fat for the best flavor profile but if you want to reduce the calories you could use low fat.
Turkey bacon ~ I love how lean it is, it has less salt and it crisps up nicely in the aifryer. You can definitely use regular crispy airfryer bacon though if you can’t get your hands on turkey.
Cheddar ~ the secret to these egg bites with cottage cheese is to have… double cheese. Cheddar is sharp and intensely flavored, so I love the end result that it provides. You can sub with mozzarella for a less intense flavor if you wish.
See the recipe card for full information on all ingredients and quantities.
Variations/ Adaptations
Change up the veggies ~ airfryer frozen broccoli, leftover sauteed broccoli, roasted peppers, sauteed savoy cabbage, you name it- these cottage cheese egg bites are accommodating to most vegetables.
Low fat ~ instead of 8 eggs, use the egg whites of 12 eggs (reserve the yolks for a tagliatelle carbonara) and substitute full-fat cottage cheese for low-fat. I would recommend that you keep the cheddar though for flavor.
Vegetarian~ even though I’m such a fan of turkey bacon, you can definitely make this recipe vegetarian by omitting the bacon. Simply leave out or you could scramble some tofu (about 100g) until crispy to add into the mix. I wouldn’t add it straight in as it might make your egg bites soggy.
Add Meat~ for even more protein try adding cooked chicken. You can have it ready by using my how to boil chicken thighs or how to boil chicken tenderloins recipe.
How to make egg bites with cottage cheese
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F.
- Step 1: Line your air fryer basket with foil and add the turkey bacon, spraying with a bit of oil. Cook for 10 minutes at 200°C/400°F (Image 1).
- Step 2: While the bacon cooks, chop the veggies (Image 2).
- Step 3: Add the eggs and cottage cheese to a bowl (Image 3).
- Step 4: Whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together well (Image 4).
- Step 5: To the whisked eggs and cottage cheese mixture, mix in your chopped vegetables (Image 5).
- Step 6: Spray a muffin tin with oil then add spoonfuls of the egg mixture to the tin, only filling about half way full (Image 6).
- Step 7: Sprinkle with a bit of extra cheese on top and bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the egg mixture is fully set (Image 7).
- Step 8: Let the egg and cottage cheese bites rest and then enjoy or freeze for later! (Image 8).
If you want more easy breakfast ideas for your busy mornings try this easy air fryer frittata, air fryer crumpets, or this air fryer gammon joint you can make ahead of time and enjoy all week!
Tips for the best result
Incorporate even more protein if you fancy for your high protein egg bites with cottage cheese- once you learn how to cook chicken sausages the best way, chop them up and throw them into the mix.
- Avoid soggy veg! The key to the best texture with your egg bites recipe to use vegetables that don’t release a lot of moisture. I.e. the ones that I’ve chosen. If you want to add mushrooms or courgette for example, cook them before adding into your egg mix to prevent soggy egg bites.
- Season your high protein egg bites generously with salt and pepper before adding into your muffin tray.
- Let them rest for 10 minutes in the tin for easy removal.
Storage, Reheat and Meal Prep Tips
In the fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Want a breakfast meal prep that you don’t have to store in the fridge? Try my banana blueberry muffins.
In the freezer: Let the egg bites cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before transferring to a bag.
Reheat: Just pop them in the microwave for 30–45 seconds or for the best texture (hello crispy exterior), reheat in the airfryer at 180°C for 5-7 minutes.
Meal Prep Tips: Make a double batch and freeze half. This would make 32 protein egg bites so you’d be stocked up for
Recipe FAQs
You sure can! Let the egg bites cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before transferring to a bag.
They are rich and creamy. The cottage cheese provides a subtle cheesy flavor which combined with the cheddar is heavenly. You can’t taste the ‘lumps’ in the cottage cheese as once we combine and cook all the ingredients, they combine well.
Yes! That’s why I love my recipe, it’s low maintenance and creates minimal mess. I see no need to blend the cottage cheese.
Absolutely, as mentioned before, the delicious foundation makes pairing with your favorite proteins and veggies really easy.
If you tried this Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe, it would mean so much to me if you could leave a review & a star rating to let me know how you found it! I love hearing about your experiences – it motivates me to keep creating more and more recipes for you guys 💛 Let’s get cooking! – Mimi x
Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 150 g turkey bacon (£2.50)
- 8 eggs (£1.50)
- 2 romano peppers, finely diced (£1.55)
- 300 g cottage cheese (£0.90)
- 100 g cheddar, grated (£2.50/2= £1.25)
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced (£0.60)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (£0.52)
Cupboard Essentials
- Oil Spray
- Salt
- Pepper
Method
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F.
- To a foil-lined air fryer basket, add your turkey bacon. Add a few sprays of oil and cook at 200°C/400°F for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together. Once thoroughly mixed, stir the Romano peppers, spring onions, 1 tbsp fresh chives and two-thirds of the cheddar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spray a muffin tin with oil, then add a few spoonfuls of the egg mix into each hole, leaving about ½ cm from the top to allow some rise.
- Top with the remaining cheddar and bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the egg is fully set.
- Let rest for 10 minutes and finish with a sprinkle of fresh chives and a crack of black pepper.
Notes
- For the best texture, stick with low-moisture veggies like the ones I’ve used.
- A generous pinch of salt and pepper before the egg mixture hits the muffin tray makes all the difference in taste.
- Give your egg bites 10 minutes to cool in the tin—they’ll firm up and release easily without falling apart.
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