Description
These Quick Ricotta Egg Bites are a smooth, creamy, and protein-packed breakfast option that is easy to prepare and bake. Using simple ingredients like eggs and ricotta cheese, this recipe yields soft, fluffy egg bites perfect for meal prep or a satisfying morning snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 9 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (part-skim)
- Dash of salt
- Dash of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Egg Mixture: Start by preheating your oven to 325°F. While the oven is warming up, use a blender or an immersion blender to blend together the eggs, ricotta cheese, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Set Up Silicone Molds: Place silicone molds inside a baking pan or on a sheet pan. Carefully fill each mold with the egg mixture, leaving a small gap at the top to allow for expansion during cooking.
- Create a Hot Water Bath: Pour hot water into the baking pan holding the silicone molds, filling until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the molds. The water should be hot but not boiling.
- Bake the Egg Bites: Place the baking pan on the bottom rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 25-35 minutes until the egg bites are fully set and do not jiggle when gently shaken.
- Cool and Store: Allow the egg bites to cool in the pan. Once cooled, remove from the molds and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy anytime.
Notes
- You can customize these egg bites by adding herbs, spices, or finely chopped vegetables to the egg mixture before blending.
- Use silicone molds for easy removal and even cooking.
- The water bath ensures gentle and even cooking to prevent the egg bites from drying out.
- Store egg bites in the fridge for up to 4 days for convenient grab-and-go meals.
- Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite (approximate)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: ricotta egg bites, quick breakfast, egg bites, protein breakfast, baked eggs, low fat breakfast, easy egg recipe
