Hot Honey Jalapeño Egg Bites

These Hot Honey Jalapeño Egg Bites are a protein-packed breakfast that's perfect for meal prep. Made with eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, and Hot Honey Jalapeños, they're fluffy, flavorful, and easy to grab on busy mornings. Enjoy them warm out of the oven or reheat throughout the week for a quick breakfast or snack.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 egg bites

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup Cleveland Kitchen Hot Honey Jalapeños, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Chopped fresh chives, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone baking cups.
2. Add the eggs and cottage cheese to a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the egg mixture into a large bowl and stir in the cheddar cheese, Hot Honey Jalapeños, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden around the edges.
6. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Garnish with fresh chives, if desired, and serve warm.

Tips & Variations

• Add cooked turkey sausage or crumbled bacon for extra protein.
• Swap cheddar for pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese.
• Stir in chopped spinach or diced bell peppers for added vegetables.
• Freeze individually wrapped egg bites for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30–60 seconds, or until warmed through.

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