Our easy Protein Egg Bites are the perfect go-to breakfast for anyone looking to start their day with a nutritious protein-packed meal. Combining whipped eggs with a variety of proteins like sausage and bacon, this recipe is not just delicious but also is delicious.
Protein Egg Bites
Protein Egg Bites are ideal for those busy mornings or when you need a quick, protein-packed snack. They are incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. The combination of eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese creates a rich and satisfying flavor, making them a great alternative to traditional breakfast choices. These egg bites are also a fantastic option for meal prepping as they can be stored and reheated throughout the week, ensuring you always have a healthy and delicious option on hand.
Why you'll love this dish…
- Protein-Packed: Eggs, sausage, and bacon provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients.
- Customizable: Easily swap ingredients to cater to your dietary preferences or to use up leftovers.
- Convenient: Perfect for meal prep, these bites can be stored and reheated for a quick meal.
- Family-Friendly: Loved by adults and kids alike, these bites are a hit with the whole family.
- Versatile: Enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a light lunch.
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Recipe Shopping List
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Extra Large Eggs
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Cottage Cheese
- Salt
- Butter
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Breakfast Sausage
- Crumbled Bacon
How To Make This Recipe
This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Preheat The Oven – Set your oven to 350°F. Add 1 inch of water to a 9×13 cake pan and place it inside to heat.
- Cook The Sausage – Brown sausage in a skillet, drain the fat, and set it aside to cool.
- Make The Egg Base – Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk in cream, cottage cheese, salt, and melted butter until fully combined.
- Assemble The Bites – Lightly spray your silicone egg mold. Pour in the egg mixture, leaving ¼ inch of space at the top. Add sausage, bacon, and shredded cheese to each cup.
- Bake In A Water Bath – Carefully place the filled mold into the water bath and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool slightly before removing.
Recipe FAQ
Yes! This is one of our favorite recipes for meal prep. So delicious! Reheats really well too.
If you'll be eating these egg bites within 3-4 days, you can store them in a sealed container in the fridge. If you want to hold them over longer, they can be vacuum sealed and frozen.
To reheat, use the microwave. If you vacuum seal any, they can be reheated in hot water right in the vacuum sealed package as long as the seal hasn't broken.
Yes, they are low in carbs and high in protein and fat, making them suitable for a ketogenic diet.
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Protein Egg Bites#
Ingredients#
- 6-8 extra large eggs
- ⅛ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces breakfast sausage
- 4 ounces crumbled bacon
Instructions#
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Fill a 9×13 cake pan with 1” of water and put it into your oven.
- Brown the sausage in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Drain the fat and set aside to let cool.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the cream, cottage cheese, and salt and mix thoroughly with a fork or whisk.
- Melt the butter in the microwave and pour into the egg mixture. Stir to combine.
- Lightly spray you egg mold with cooking spray.
- Pour the egg mixture into the egg mold; leaving a 1/4” of space at the top.
- Sprinkle some of the cooked sausage into each egg mold.
- Sprinkle a little of the rub on top of each egg mold.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of the shredded cheese on top of each egg mold.
- Place the egg mold into the water bath in the oven and let cook for 25-30 minutes.
- Take the egg mold out of the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Slide a butter knife all the way around the edges of each egg mold to make it easier to remove from the egg bites.
- When the egg bites are removed from the mold, you can eat them as is or add any condiments you wish.