Egg Bites

Flavorful, and Fast: Why Egg Bites Deserve a Spot in Your Weekly Meal Prep 

What if your next favorite breakfast was already in your fridge—easy to make, endlessly customizable, and ready to grab?

It can be a reality with my simple and delicious egg bite recipe.

These cheesy, veggie-packed bites are your new breakfast bestie.

Packed with protein, full of flavor, and ready when you are, they’re the ultimate answer to the age-old question: “What’s for breakfast?”

Forget drive-thru or frozen versions. We’re talking homemade, blender-simple, better-than-any-coffee-shop egg bites that deliver big flavor with minimal fuss.

You’ll love this recipe because it’s fast, customizable, and meal-prep friendly. Bake a batch on Sunday, and your weekday mornings are set.

Why You’ll Love This Egg Bite Recipe

This recipe combines five large eggs with a few powerhouse ingredients that guarantee creamy, crave-worthy results:

• Cottage cheese adds a rich, velvety texture—no heavy cream required. Pro tip: Use full-fat for the best bite.
• Shredded cheese like Gruyère or sharp cheddar brings the gooey factor and deep, savory flavor.
• Cooked protein (think sausage, bacon, or ham) makes these bites satisfying and filling.
• Fresh veggies like spinach or bell peppers add color, nutrients, and texture.

Blitz the eggs, cottage cheese, and Gruyère in a blender, pour into a muffin tin prepped with your veggies, add the protein on top and bake. That’s it. You’re officially winning at breakfast.

The Egg Bite Backstory

Egg bites may feel like a modern breakfast hack, but they’re actually inspired by classic dishes like frittatas, crustless quiches, and omelets from kitchens around the world.

And fun fact: one egg contains 6 grams of protein, plus essential nutrients like vitamin B12, choline, and lutein.

Basically, eggs are nature’s perfect food—delicious and designed for busy humans.

Make It Your Own

Here’s where the fun really starts. This base recipe is a blank canvas:

• Swap Gruyere for pepper jack.
• Add mushrooms, caramelized onions, or sun-dried tomatoes.
• Go international with a dash of sumac (for a citrusy zip) or smoked paprika (for a cozy, smoky vibe).

Every batch can be a little different, which means you’ll never get bored—and you’ll always have something delicious on hand.

More Than Just Breakfast

Sure, egg bites are perfect in the morning. But they also make:

• A light lunch with a side salad
• A quick post-workout snack
• A brunch buffet hero

They’re portable, freeze well, reheat like a dream, and are just the right size for popping into your mouth for a breakfast on the go.

Ready to blend and bake? These egg bites should be a regular on your breakfast table!

Egg Bites

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Egg bites are easy to make and totally crave-worthy. They whip-up easily, only need 20 minutes to bake and are delicious any time of day!

• Author: Chef Sandra Lewis
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 12 egg bites 1x

Ingredients

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• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère (or your favorite cheese!)
• 1/2 cup cooked protein (crumbled bacon, diced ham, or sausage)
• 6 tablespoons, spinach, chopped
• 3 tablespoons bell pepper, small dice
• 3 tablespoons, mushrooms, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 300˚ F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and kosher salt in a blender.
3. Combine the spinach, bell pepper, and mushrooms in a small bowl, then divide the veggies equally among the 12 muffin cups.
4. Pour the egg mixture over the veggies, ONLY filling each muffin cup halfway.
5. Equally distribute the protein on top of the egg filling among the 12 muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Unmold and enjoy!

Notes

• Use a thick-cut bacon slices; you’ll need 4-5 strips for 1/2 cup