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Cottage cheese egg muffins with golden-brown tops and fresh chives baked in muffin tin

High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

High protein cottage cheese egg muffins with fluffy texture and 15g protein per serving. Healthy breakfast meal prep recipe that's naturally gluten-free and ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large Eggs Room temperature preferred
  • ½ cup Cottage cheese Full-fat for best texture
  • ½ cup Shredded cheese Cheddar, mozzarella, or feta
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chives Chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon Salt To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder Optional for flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion powder Enhances savory profile
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika For color and mild flavor
  • 1 spray Cooking spray For muffin tin
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs Parsley or dill for garnish

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin For perfect portion sizes
  • Large mixing bowl For combining ingredients
  • Whisk For light, fluffy eggs
  • Measuring cups and spoons For accuracy
  • Rubber spatula For gentle folding
  • Cooking spray For easy release
  • Wire cooling rack For proper cooling
  • Toothpick For testing doneness

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F, spray 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray
  2. Whisk eggs in large bowl until light and frothy
  3. Stir in cottage cheese gently, keeping some curds intact
  4. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
  5. Fold in shredded cheese and chopped chives gently
  6. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, ¾ full
  7. Sprinkle reserved cheese and chives on top of each muffin
  8. Bake 18-22 minutes until golden brown and set in center
  9. Insert toothpick in center, should come out clean
  10. Let cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to rack
  11. Serve warm or store for meal prep

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.