Cheeseburger Egg Bites Recipe

cheeseburger egg bites stacked on a plate

5 from 8 votes

There’s nothing better than the taste of a juicy cheeseburger—except maybe when you can enjoy it in a protein-packed, meal-prep-friendly way. These cheeseburger egg bites have all the bold, savory flavors of a classic burger, from seasoned ground beef to melty cheese, but in a fluffy, grab-and-go bite. Whether you're looking for an easy recipe, a quick snack, or a high-protein meal on the run, this one has you covered.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: bites

Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

12-cup muffin tin

Ingredients

Ground beef/onions:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
½ cup onion finely diced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder

Remaining ingredients:

8 eggs
¾ cup 2% cottage cheese
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 cup finely shredded cheese of choice I used the Organic Valley shredded 3 Cheese Mexican blend

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly spray a 12-cup non-stick muffin pan with avocado oil.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef, onions, and seasoning. Saute for 5-7 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any fat and set aside.
To a blender, add the 8 eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend on high until very smooth and you can't see the cottage cheese curds anymore.
Add 1-2 tbsp of the ground beef mixture into each muffin cup. You should have about ¼ cup of ground beef leftover after dividing it equally among the cups.
Sprinkle an even amount of cheese (about 1 tbsp) into each cup on top of the beef.
Then fill each cup just to the top with the egg mixture.
Bake for 17-18 minutes or until the tops are set. Sprinkle with diced green onions, if desired. Let them cool for 5-10 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

Make it dairy-free – Use a dairy-free shredded cheese alternative and swap the cottage cheese for a plant-based yogurt or coconut cream. For more dairy-free breakfast ideas, this Whole30 sausage breakfast casserole and dairy-free Mediterranean frittata are both great make-ahead options.
Add toppings – For even more burger flavor, try topping with diced pickles, a drizzle of mustard, or a dollop of sugar-free ketchup.
Spice it up – Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture for extra depth.
Make them bacon cheeseburger egg bites – Add some small pieces of crumbled bacon to the beef mixture before baking.

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