Just 8 simple ingredients for this easy breakfast for busy mornings! These high protein keto cottage cheese egg muffins have 12 grams of protein each and less than 1 g net carb!
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These cottage cheese egg bites are the most perfect breakfast for the family! Easily customizable to suit your personal taste buds!
Whether you call them cottage cheese muffins or egg bites, either way these are a quick breakfast and easy recipe using leftover ham the whole family will love. I made these in a muffin tin but this could also be baked in an 8 by 8 baking dish if you prefer.
Using cottage cheese makes these egg muffin cups have 12 grams of protein per one egg cups.
It's the perfect way to start the day with a high-protein breakfast and easy meal prep for the family to grab-n-go. Make a double batch and freeze in an air-tight container for up to 3 months!
If you don't have any leftover ham from the holidays, then you can also use deli ham sliced up for this easy low-carb breakfast.
These moist cottage cheese breakfast muffins are more like a copycat of Starbucks egg bites rather then a savory cottage cheese muffin made with white flour or all purpose flour.
Carbs in Traditional Egg Muffins
Most traditional egg muffins are usually keto friendly or have a small amount of flour in them and layered with cheese, sausage and an English Muffin.
I actually couldn't find anything on the app Cronometer, for just egg muffins. So I went the nutrition information for Starbucks egg bites with three cheeses and bacon. Two egg bites have 13 grams of protein and 7.1 grams of carbs.
Our Ham Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins have 1 gram of total carbs and 12 grams of protein in one egg muffin. The rest of the nutritional info is located on the full recipe card below.
Ingredients in Starbucks Egg Bites
Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere egg bites according to their website have the following ingredients:
COTTAGE CHEESE [CULTURED NONFAT MILK, MILK, NONFAT MILK, CONTAINS 2 % OR LESS OF: WHEY, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CARBON DIOXIDE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), ENZYMES],
EGGS [EGGS, CITRIC ACID, WATER], CHEESE BLEND [MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), GRUYERE CHEESE
POTATO STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)], UNSALTED BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORS],
UNCURED BACON AND CELERY JUICE POWDER [PORK, WATER, SEA SALT, CANE SUGAR, CULTURED CELERY JUICE, CHERRY POWDER],
RICE STARCH, CORN STARCH, SALT, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR , HOT SAUCE [DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT]
The ingredients that shocked me are the maltodextrin, corn starch, rice starch, and cane sugar!!
Can I replace the whole eggs with egg whites?
Yes you can make these egg white bites instead by replacing the whole eggs used in this recipe with egg whites instead.
More Add-Ins for Extra Flavor
Fresh Spinach or red bell pepper would be great additions to the cottage cheese mixture.
Can I swap the ham?
Yes if you don't like ham or don't have any to use, pork sausage, ground chicken or even turkey sausage would be great options.
Just cook the meat before adding to the egg muffin recipe.
Can I Change the Cheese?
You can swap the mozzarella cheese I used in this savory breakfast with sharp cheddar cheese, pepper jack or gruyere if you prefer.
For best results and cheesy flavor, pick a soft cheese that is gooey and melts easily.
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Easy Low Carb Keto Ham Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins
Easy Low Carb Keto Ham Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ham diced
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped scallions (green onions)
- optional: garlic powder, onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12 capacity muffin pan with avocado oil or olive oil cooking spray or if you prefer use a silicone muffin pan or parchment paper liners for easier removal.
- Place half the diced ham into each muffin cup. Set aside the rest.
- In a large bowl, place the eggs, cottage cheese, heavy cream, mozzarella and salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Pour egg mixture into each muffin liners cup or silicone mold.
- Add the rest of the diced ham into each cup. Sprinkle in chopped scallions into each cup.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes until puffed up and golden brown around the edges. Cool slightly then enjoy.
- Storage: Place any leftover egg muffins into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or cover with plastic wrap.
Notes
.9 grams net carbs for one egg muffin
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Jeannie Jones
what brand of cottage cheese do you use? everything I'm seeing has at least 5 carbs per serving.
Brenda Bennett
I use a lactose free brand, Green Valley or Lactaid. It has 5 grams of carbs per 1/2 cup.
LaWanda
I love egg bites but every time I make them, they turn out watery. What am I doing wrong?
Brenda Bennett
It might have been the recipe, but this one is velvety and creamy so I hope you'll try again. Also could be the size of your eggs you're using. Maybe use small eggs.
Sylvie
I’ve just made it with my Christmas leftover. There are amazing! All my family loved it. Thanks Sugar free mom and have a wonderful 2025 years
Brenda Bennett
Thank you so much Sylvie!