Elevated Egg Bites

Twin Cities food writer and creator of My Everyday Table takes a coffee shop favorite to the next level. Packed with protein and tons of flavor, her Elevated Egg Bites are easy to prep and perfect for busy mornings.




A popular coffee shop item inspired these egg bites, but we’ve elevated them with a few special flavors. And since we’re making them at home, they’re a fraction of the price! With just four basic ingredients plus salt and pepper, this recipe is easy to whip up for a nutritious breakfast or grab-and-go snack — and is great for meal prepping as well. The cottage cheese adds an extra boost of protein and a signature fluffy texture, while the melty dill havarti contributes a creamy texture and delicious flavor.


Simply store the bites in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to serve, reheat them in the microwave until cooked through (15-30 seconds for refrigerated bites and 20-40 seconds for frozen). Enjoy them as a protein component to your breakfast, alongside toast or oatmeal and your favorite coffee.


SERVINGS

6

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

15 min

Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil, for greasing
  • 6
    large eggs
  • ½
    cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • ¼
    teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4
    ounces sundried tomatoes in oil, small diced
  • 4
    ounces Lunds & Byerlys dill havarti, grated

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 350 F. Generously grease a min muffin pan.

  2. 2

    In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, sea salt, and black pepper to taste together just until smooth. Be careful not to over-mix, as you do not want to incorporate air into the mixture.

  3. 3

    Place about 1 teaspoon of the diced tomatoes in each cup of the prepared muffin pan. Top each with about 1 tablespoon of shredded havarti.

  4. 4

    Divide the egg mixture among the cups, filling each just below the top of the well.

  5. 5

    Bake until the egg bites are just set and the internal temperature reads 165 F on an instant reach thermometer, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

  6. 6

    Leftover egg bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in a resealable freezer bag in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, microwave on high in 30 seconds intervals until heated through.