Cottage Cheese Egg Bites with Roasted Red Peppers

Let’s be honest, mornings can be hectic, especially during the week. If your mornings tend to feel rushed, having breakfast ready to go can make the whole day feel a lot easier. Recently, my favorite recipe for a make-ahead breakfast has been these cottage cheese egg bites with roasted red peppers. They are simple to prepare, easy to reheat, and filled with roasted red peppers, spinach, feta, and green onions for plenty of flavor in every bite. These are a delicious way to start the day!

The cottage cheese adds protein and gives the eggs a soft, satisfying texture without making the recipe complicated. Make a batch at the beginning of the week, then warm up a couple whenever you need a quick breakfast or snack.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

A Protein-Forward Breakfast Option

Eggs, cottage cheese, and feta provide protein that can help make breakfast feel more satisfying. Eggs are also a source of choline, an essential nutrient involved in brain and nervous-system function. The roasted red peppers provide vitamin C, while the spinach adds leafy greens and additional vitamins and minerals. Cottage cheese and feta also contribute calcium.

Enjoy two egg bites for approximately 12 grams of protein, or pair them with fruit and toast for a more complete breakfast.

Other benefits:

• Easy to meal prep. One batch makes 12 egg bites that can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated throughout the week.
• Full of flavor. Roasted red peppers, spinach, green onions, feta, and herbs keep every bite interesting.
• Naturally gluten-free. No flour or bread is needed for this simple recipe.
• Easy to customize. You can swap in other vegetables, herbs, or cheeses based on your preferences or what you already have.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need a handful of familiar ingredients to make these roasted red pepper egg bites:

• Eggs form the base of the recipe.
• Cottage cheese adds protein and helps create a soft texture.
• Baby spinach adds color and an easy serving of greens.
• Roasted red peppers add a slightly sweet, smoky flavor. Drain and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture.
• Feta cheese adds a creamy, salty bite.
• Green onions add freshness without overpowering the other flavors.
• Garlic powder, oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper round out the flavor.

The complete measurements are included in the recipe card below.

How to Make It

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or oil.
2. Whisk the eggs and cottage cheese in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
3. Stir in the chopped spinach, roasted red peppers, feta, green onions, garlic powder, oregano, basil, black pepper, and salt.
4. Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the centers are set.
6. Let the egg bites cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before gently removing them.

Berry Bien Tips

• Remove extra moisture. Drain and pat the roasted red peppers dry before chopping them. Too much moisture can make the egg bites watery.
• Do not overbake. Remove the egg bites once the centers are set so they stay soft when reheated.
• Lightly coat the pan. Silicone is naturally nonstick, but a light coating still makes the egg bites easier to release.
• For a smoother texture, blend the eggs and cottage cheese before stirring in the remaining ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy two egg bites on their own for a quick morning option, or pair them with fruit, sourdough toast, or roasted breakfast potatoes for a more complete meal. They also work well as an afternoon snack when you want something savory and satisfying.

Storage and Reheating

Allow the egg bites to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. To reheat, microwave one or two egg bites for approximately 20 to 30 seconds, or until warmed through.

You can also freeze the cooled egg bites in a freezer-safe container for up to two months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Kitchen tools for this recipe

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• Silicone Muffin Pans
• Cuisinart Mixing Bowls
• Rubbermaid Glass Food Storage
• Le Creuset Stoneware & Silicone Utensil Crock Set

Make Your Mornings Simpler

A nourishing breakfast does not need to require a lot of time or planning each morning. These cottage cheese egg bites are a simple option you can prepare ahead, keep in the refrigerator, and reach for when life gets busy. If you make them, I would love to hear what you think or what combination you try next!

If you make this recipe, tag Berry Bien on Instagram—I’d love to see how it turns out!

Stay well!