Tasty Grab and Go Egg Bites

egg bites cooling on rack some upside down

5 from 2 votes

Enjoy these tasty, grab and go egg bites. You'll love the taste, endless flavour options, how easy they are to make and the make ahead convenience. Try different combinations of fresh or cooked veggies and cooked meats.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: egg bite, egg frittata, egg muffin

Servings: muffins

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Getty Stewart

Ingredients

6 eggs
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
pinch nutmeg
1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes optional
1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill, thyme etc.) 2 tsp dried
3/4 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozza, feta, Parmesan, etc.) try a combination
1 1/4 cups finely chopped veggie and/or meat filling see notes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and generously spray non-stick muffin pan with spray or use silicone muffin liners - not paper liners.
Use blender or a deep bowl and immersion blender to beat together eggs, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg and hot pepper flakes (if using).
Divide fillings (your choice of herbs, cheese, veggie and/or meats) into well greased muffin cups. About 2-2 1/2 tablespoons per cup, no more than half full. If you wish, reserve some of the cheese to sprinkle on top.
Pour egg mixture over top of filling leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top to allow eggs to puff up.
Top with set aside cheese if desired.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until tops and edges just begin to brown and centers are set and not jiggly.
Take out of oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Expect egg muffins to deflate somewhat as cooling. Run knife around edges and remove from pan.
Enjoy right away. Store in fridge for 4 days or freeze.

Notes

Use any fresh or leftover cooked vegetables you have like broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, onions, asparagus, peas, etc. Either chop finely or pre-cook to enhance flavour and avoid excess moisture.

Add pre-cooked meats like ham, bacon, kielbasa, crumbled sausage, chicken, etc.

Favourite Combos Try:

- Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese - chop broccoli very small or blanch first

- Spinach, Sweet Bell Peppers and Feta - drain feta and sauté, drain and chop spinach for best results

- Bacon, Peppers and Onions - use pre-cooked crumbled bacon and sautéed onions

- Mushroom, Sausage and Swiss Cheese - use crumbled pre-cooked sausage

- Spinach/Asparagus, Ham and Cheese (cheddar or Swiss) - pre-cook spinach or asparagus and small use dices of ham

To Freeze: Let cool completely, wrap tightly and keep in airtight container up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave at 20 second intervals until heated through.

Make it in a Pan: Bake in a large, well greased casserole dish instead of a muffin tin for 25-30 minutes.

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