Make high protein egg bites with cottage cheese when you need a filling, easy breakfast meal prep! These protein egg bites freeze and reheat easily so you won’t waste a penny.

a platter of cottage cheese egg bites

 

This high protein egg bite recipe is a combination of two of our all-time favorites! It’s got all the flavor of these Denver Omelet Egg Muffins but the deliciously creamy texture of our cottage cheese egg bites recipe. I know there’s not a giant difference in these, but we’ve made them so many times, it seemed weird to not share them! I’ve tested these with and without a silicone pan, with and without the water bath, and with other mix-ins. You can read all the tips below so you can make the perfect high protein egg bites with cottage cheese every time!

Why you will love this easy egg bites recipe

  • You can customize the mix-ins, seasonings, even the size of these, great for portioning for adults or children and satisfying different palates.
  • These homemade egg bites never come out dry or rubbery, even after freezing and reheating.
  • They are freezer-friendly, low-carb, and naturally gluten-free, making it an easy recipe to work into the family meal prep routine.
protein egg bites with ham, peppers, and cheese

Ingredients for High Protein Egg Bites

  • Protein: Eggs and Ham – I used large eggs and a package of pre-diced ham for an easy prep. This would be an amazing way to use up leftover holiday ham, too. Other cooked, diced meat could be used in its place for variety.
  • Dairy: Cottage Cheese and Cheddar Cheese – The cottage cheese adds a big dose of protein while also giving a beautifully creamy texture. Cheddar cheese can be replaced with any other cheese that melts well.
  • Vegetables: White Onion and Green Bell Pepper – We went for a “Denver omelet” style because these vitamin-packed veggies give so much flavor. Swap for another kind of onion or shallot if you like, and you could use other types of peppers.
  • Seasoning: Salt and Pepper – Feel free to add different herbs and spices if you like, but this basic blend is our go-to.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

eggs whisked with cottage cheese in a glass bowl
diced ham, shredded cheese, green bell pepper, onion, salt, and pepper in eggs and cottage cheese
egg, ham, cheese, peppers, and onion in the wells of a silicone muffin pan
  1. While the oven is preheating, fill a 9×13-inch baking dish with about an inch of water. Set this aside for now, you’ll need it later.
  2. Grab a mixing bowl and whisk your eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in your diced ham, shredded cheese, and chopped onions and peppers. Give a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Carefully spoon the egg mixture into your silicone muffin pan, filling each well 3/4-full. Place the filled muffin pan into the prepared baking dish with water from Step One.
  5. Transfer the dish to the oven, cooking the egg bites in the water bath for 25-30 minutes for a mini muffin size pan or 20-24 minutes for a standard size muffin pan.

What to Serve with High Protein Egg Bites

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Storage and Reheating

  • Fridge: Store these in an airtight container up to 4 days. Line with paper towels to prevent any sogginess.
  • Freezer: Cool completely, then place spaced out on a baking sheet. Freeze for 3-4 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag so you can remove just enough each time. Enjoy within 3 months.
  • Reheating: Microwave in 15-second increments (30-second increments for frozen egg bites)

Tips for the Best High Protein Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese

  • Use a silicone baking pan. Eggs stick to everything else, so the silicone baking pan really helps to get all-in-one-piece, perfect egg bites.
  • Don’t skip the water bath. Technically, these will cook fine and taste delicious without a water bath. Where you will miss it is in the texture. It really helps them come out creamy, not rubbery.
  • Don’t use “wet” mix-ins. This is a super versatile recipe, and you’ll notice a ton of variations recommended below. Whenever you’re switching out veggies, meats, and cheeses, you want to avoid using ingredients that add a lot of moisture. Avoid using tomatoes, meats in sauce (like BBQ shredded chicken), or fresh mozzarella because that extra liquid will make it more difficult to get the correct, set texture.
a platter of cottage cheese egg bites
closeup of high protein egg bites with cottage cheese

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Variations

  • Chicken Bacon Ranch – Replace the mix-ins with diced, cooked chicken and crumbled cooked bacon. Stir some ranch seasoning into the mixture instead of salt and pepper.
  • Spicy Sausage – Replace ham with cooked, crumbled chorizo and cheddar with pepper jack. Add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of cayenne if you like.
  • Huevos Rancheros (not keto) – Replace ham with rinsed black beans, add diced jalapeno, and serve with salsa.
  • Pizza Night – Replace ham with crumbled Italian sausage or diced pepperoni, and cheddar cheese with mozzarella. Add oregano or Italian seasoning to the mixture instead of salt.
  • Pork Fried Rice Without the Rice – Replace the bell pepper with diced carrots and peas and add a few dashes of soy sauce instead of salt.
  • Philly Cheesesteak – Replace ham with cooked, shaved steak and cheddar with provolone cheese. Add a dash of steak sauce or liquid smoke into the mixture for a meaty flavor.
  • Veggie Lovers – Replace the ham with sauteed mushrooms, steamed broccoli, spinach, or a mixture of your favorites.

Protein Egg Bites FAQ’s

How long to bake egg bites?

This all depends on the size of your muffin pan! If your pan makes standard-size muffins, bake egg bites for 20-24 minutes. For pans that make mini muffins, cook 25-30 minutes.

Do I have to use cottage cheese? Can you taste it?

You don’t have to! I make a similar version of these egg bites without cottage cheese, and they still taste delicious. However, I can assure you, you do not taste the cottage cheese at all. You could even blend the cottage cheese if the little cheesy pockets bother you.

Do you have to use a water bath with egg bites in the oven?

No, you do not have to use a water bath, but your egg bites will be less creamy, feel a little more dry, and may become more rubbery when reheating.

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Get the Recipe: High Protein Egg Bites

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 egg bites (or 24 mini egg bites)
This easy egg bites recipe will make busy mornings less hectic! High protein egg bites with cottage cheese taste like the creamiest Denver omelet ever while still being freezer-friendly and convenient.
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Ingredients
 

  • 7 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup ham, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and the cottage cheese until well combined.
  • Fold in the ham cheese, onion and peppers, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the mixture into a silicone muffin pan until each well is 3/4 full.
  • Add about an inch of water to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place the silicone muffin tin inside the baking dish so the eggs can cook slowly in a water bath.
  • Cook the egg bites for 25-30 minutes if you’re using a mini muffin size pan or 20-24 minutes if you are using a standard size muffin pan. Eggs should be cooked through when finished.

Notes

Net carbs per serving: 1.2 g
Serving: 1 standard-size muffin or 2 mini-size egg bites, Calories: 78kcal, Carbohydrates: 1.3g, Protein: 6.8g, Fat: 4.9g, Cholesterol: 118.4mg, Sodium: 172mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 0.7g
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