Description
These fluffy cottage cheese egg bites are a high-protein, low-carb meal ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, they require minimal prep, zero cleanup, and deliver a tender, soufflé-like texture using just a blender and microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese (small-curd preferred)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk (whole milk or almond milk)
- ½ cup (50g) shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella mix)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (oregano or thyme)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper into a blender.
- Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible curds.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and any optional mix-ins (like bacon, ham, or spinach) with a spoon; do not blend the cheese in.
- Lightly grease four 6-ounce microwave-safe ramekins with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the ramekins, filling them about ¾ full.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then check. Continue cooking in 30-second intervals until set and puffed, usually 8-10 minutes total depending on microwave power.
- Let the ramekins sit for 2 minutes to cool and set before removing or serving.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth to ensure a fluffy texture. Do not overfill ramekins as the eggs will puff up. Microwaves vary in power, so check early to avoid rubbery texture. These can be eaten cold or reheated for 30-60 seconds. They do not freeze well due to texture changes.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 18
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