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Cottage Cheese Egg Cups (Starbucks Copycat)

Three golden brown cottage cheese egg cups starbucks style muffins stacked on a light blue plate.
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Make simple, high-protein egg bites at home using cottage cheese for a texture similar to Starbucks egg bites. This recipe is great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup mix-ins (e.g., shredded cheese, cooked spinach, diced ham)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. This step is key for a smooth texture.
  3. Stir in your chosen mix-ins gently. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the egg 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 and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cups cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
  7. For storage, cool completely before placing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These are excellent meal prep egg cups.

Notes

  • For a texture closer to sous-vide, you can bake these in a water bath (bain-marie). Place the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish and fill the larger dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the muffin tin before baking.
  • If you prefer a crustless quiche cups style, ensure your cottage cheese is fully blended for a uniform batter.
  • These protein egg cups reheat well in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds.

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