Cottage Cheese Pork Chorizo Egg Bites

plated chorizo and cottage cheese egg bites

Cory Simpson

Cottage Cheese Pork Chorizo Egg Bites

5 from 2 votes

Fluffy, high-protein egg bites made with cottage cheese, pork chorizo, bell pepper, and pepper jack cheese. Perfect for meal prep breakfasts.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 egg bites

Calories: 141

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

8 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
8 oz chorizo pork
1/2 red bell pepper diced
3/4 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Method

Preheat the oven

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin well.

Cook the chorizo

In a skillet over medium heat cook the chorizo until browned. Add diced bell pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Set aside to cool slightly.

Blend the egg mixture

In a blender combine eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the egg bites

Divide the chorizo and bell pepper mixture evenly between the muffin cups. Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with pepper jack cheese.

Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes until the egg bites are set in the center.

Cool and serve

Let cool for 5–10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Blend the eggs and cottage cheese well for the fluffiest texture.
Silicone muffin pans make removal easier.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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