Mini Frittatas, or Egg Bites, are such a great meal prep idea! They're packed with protein and lean veggies, freezer-friendly, and can be easily reheated for a grab and go breakfast.
You can make a big batch of these Egg Bites and freeze them for busier days - they reheat beautifully in minutes. Get creative with your mix-ins and toppings for a quick bite that the entire family will crave!
The Coined Breakdown
- Total Cost per serving (2 egg bites): $0.53
- Total Cost (about 20 egg bites): $5.29
- Those Other Guys: $5.45 per serving
Ingredients
- Eggs - Use a dozen whole eggs, or the equivalent amount of egg whites if you prefer.
- Cottage Cheese - This ingredient really makes the egg bites super fluffy and light. We blend the cottage cheese into the filling, so you won't be able to tell it's in there after baking.
- Seasonings - I've always been a fan of seasoning eggs with a simple mix of salt and pepper. It allows the ingredient flavors to really shine.
- Toppings/Mix-Ins - You can use your favorite toppings and mix-ins. For these photos, I used smoked chicken sausage, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheddar with a hash brown crust. Yum!
Variations and Substitutions
Egg White Mini Frittatas: Use all egg whites instead of whole eggs for a twist!
Protein Ideas: Try cooked bacon, breakfast sausage, black beans, shredded chicken, ham, or crispy tofu.
Vegetable Ideas: Get creative! Chopped broccoli, bell peppers, onion, roasted red peppers, shredded kale, or even leeks would be delicious in these bites.
Cheese Ideas: Cheddar is classic, but you could also add in pepper jack, gruyere, provolone, mozzarella, gouda, or white American.
Cast Iron Veggie Frittata: Looking for a show-stopper brunch option that will feed a crowd? My Cast Iron Veggie Frittata is a great option with a similar flavor profile to these egg bites!
How to Make Egg Bites In the Oven
Step 1: To begin, assemble all of your mix-ins and toppings.
Here, I'm using smoked chicken sausage, spinach, hash browns, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Step 2: Blend together a dozen eggs, salt, pepper, and cottage cheese until fluffy and light yellow in color.
Step 3: Spray muffin tins with cooking spray, then assemble your egg bites.
I like to put the hash browns on the bottom, followed by the spinach and tomatoes. Pour the eggs on top of that, then top with cheddar cheese.
Step 4: Carefully place the filled muffin tin on top of a larger sheet pan with deep sides, then pour hot water in the sheet pan so the eggs can steam.
Bake low and slow at 325°F for 30 minutes, then they're ready to go!
Recipe Pro Tips
- Don't skip the cottage cheese. Some people have very strong opinions about cottage cheese, but don't worry - you can't even tell it's in these egg bites after blending it all up. This ingredient helps the eggs bake up tall and fluffy.
- Watch out for the hot water. When making a water bath for the eggs, we're going to need to pour hot water onto that lower sheet pan. To avoid any potential for spills, I recommend setting the empty muffin tin on top of the sheet pan before filling each cup with your egg mixture. Once that's done, carefully pour the hot water onto the sheet pan below, and gently transfer to the oven.
Recipe FAQs
For the best texture, yep it is! Making a water bath in the oven is going to cook the eggs similar to a sous vide, which is where food is vacuum sealed and steamed in a water bath.
Instead of fiddling around with plastic bags, we simply place the muffin tin on top of a larger sheet pan with deep sides, fill the sheet pan with hot water, and bake the eggs low and slow. The steam creates a light, fluffy egg bite that holds up well even after being frozen.
These are super easy to freeze.
Simply let them cool completely, then add to an airtight freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When you're ready to eat, let them sit out for a few minutes on the counter, then wrap with a damp paper towel and microwave until heated through.
This happens sometimes when you add a lot of frozen veggies to the egg mixture - the excess water can affect the final texture.
If your egg bites keep turning out soggy, I recommend sautéing your frozen veggies to remove extra water.
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Mini Frittatas (Egg Bites)
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Blender
- 2 Muffin Tins
- 2 Large Sheet Pans with Deep Sides
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- 12 count large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese plain
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Mix-In Ideas
- ¾ cup frozen hashbrowns
- 7 ounces smoked sausage link diced
- ½ cup spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- shredded cheddar cheese for topping
- hot water for the water bath
Instructions
- Dice your smoked sausage link into small, even pieces.7 ounces smoked sausage link
- Crack the eggs into a large blender cup.12 count large eggs
- Add the cottage cheese, salt, and pepper to the blender cup.1 cup cottage cheese, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Blend well, for about 30 seconds, until light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 325℉. Spray 2 muffin pans generously with cooking spray, and set the pans on top of 2 large sheet pans with deep sides.
- Line the greased muffin cups with a layer of hashbrowns.Pour in the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes on top.¾ cup frozen hashbrowns, ½ cup spinach, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Pour the egg mixture on top of the veggies in each muffin cup. Fill them up to where you have about a ½ inch of room left.
- Sprinkle the diced sausage on top, followed by a light amount of cheddar cheese.shredded cheddar cheese
- Carefully pour hot water onto the sheet pan at the bottom of the muffin pan. This creates a water bath so we can steam the egg bites for maximum fluffiness.hot water
- Bake for 30 minutes on the lower oven rack. After that, if you prefer, broil the tops of the egg bites for a minute or two for a golden-brown cheesy crust.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Anonymous says
These egg bites are so easy to make! I make a double portion so my bf and I can both take some to work in the mornings.
Shani H. says
So smart - one less thing to worry about in the morning! Thank you for leaving a review!