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Copycat Cottage Cheese Egg Cups (Starbucks Style)

Four golden brown cottage cheese egg cups stacked on a white plate, featuring visible pieces of ham or bacon.
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Make high-protein, crustless quiche cups at home using cottage cheese for a light, fluffy texture similar to Starbucks egg bites. These are simple to meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup cooked mix-ins (e.g., chopped ham, spinach, cooked bacon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or silicone egg bite mold.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. This step is key for the texture.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheese and your chosen cooked mix-ins into the blended egg mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg cups are set in the center and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean.
  6. Let the egg cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
  7. For meal prep, cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

Notes

  • For a texture closer to sous-vide, place the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish and add hot water to the dish to create a water bath (bain-marie) before baking.
  • Use low-fat cottage cheese if you are watching fat intake, but full-fat yields a richer flavor.
  • You can substitute Gruyère cheese for a sharper taste in these protein egg cups.

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