Ricotta Egg Bites are a delicious and easy to make egg cup recipe! These savory ricotta cheese egg bites are a simple copycat recipe that takes just minutes to put together and are great to make ahead!
If you love Starbucks Egg Bites, then you need to give this ricotta egg bite recipe a try! With it’s creamy and cheesy filling, it’s one breakfast egg muffins recipe you don’t want to miss!
Got leftover ricotta? Be sure to also give these creamy Ricotta Scrambled Eggs, Crustless Ricotta Quiche, or this Asparagus Ricotta Frittata a try! If you love breakfast cups, don’t miss my Spinach Feta Egg Cups!
Ricotta Egg Bites Recipe
Delicious Ricotta Egg Bites are so easy to make and a perfect way to start your morning! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this is one breakfast recipe you’ll make again and again.
If you ever had Starbuck egg bites, this recipe is similar to that. Filled with breakfast sausage and cheddar cheese, it’s the perfect breakfast or midday snack, plus it’s great for meal prep!
I like to add this to my collection of healthy recipes. It’s high protein and easy to customize with whatever veggies or meats you have on hand.
This whole recipe takes just minutes to put together and is great to make ahead. Just microwave to reheat and you have a tasty and easy sous vide-style bites in no time!
So, if you’re looking for an easy quick breakfast, give these ricotta egg bites a try. You’re going to love them!
Ingredients
- Eggs: use large eggs. I find that eight eggs is enough to fill all dozen spots in a muffin tin. Feel free to use egg whites or an egg substitute if desired.
- Ricotta: you can use whole milk or part skim ricotta. You can also make this recipe using the same amount of cottage cheese. Did you know you can make ricotta at home? Use my homemade ricotta recipe and give it a try!
- Garlic Powder: a bit of garlic powder adds great flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Cheese: I like to make these with shredded cheddar cheese, but they would be equally delicious with mozzarella or gouda.
- Meat: use your favorite cooked breakfast meat like sausage or crumbled bacon.
- Veggies Variation: you can also fill these ricotta egg bites with your favorite veggies like chopped pepper, diced spinach, green onions, fresh basil, or even small broccoli florets.
How to Make Ricotta Egg Bites
Ricotta Egg Bites are a delicious and satisfying breakfast recipe. You can make this a standard muffin pan coated with nonstick pan spray or egg bite molds. If you didn’t want to use cooking spray, you could grease the muffin cup with a small amount of olive oil.
Step 1: mix the eggs and ricotta
In a blender or food processor, combine the whole eggs, ricotta, and seasonings. Mix until the eggs are well blended and fluffy.
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If you don’t want to use a blender, you can always pour the eggs and ricotta into a large bowl and mix using a whisk or electric mixer to whisk eggs.
Step 2: add in the toppings
Divide the toppings (meat and cheese) equally between the prepared muffin tin. Pour egg mixture into the muffin tin cups until they are nearly full.
Step 3: bake
Place the eggs on the center rack of a preheated oven. You can place the muffin tin on a baking sheet if you are working about it spilling.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the eggs are set. Let the eggs cool in the muffin tin for a couple of minutes before removing.
The egg cups will come out of the oven fluffy and high but will deflate slightly as they cool.
Tips for Making Ricotta Egg Bites
- A blender or food processor helps to break up the eggs and ricotta, and is the best way make the mixture light and frothy. You can achieve similar results mixing in a bowl with whisk until very well combined.
- I like to use cooked breakfast sausage crumbles and cheddar cheese in this recipe. Feel free to use whatever cooked breakfast meats, cheeses, or veggies you have on hand.
- Store leftover egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze these in an airtight container (wrap the individual egg bites in plastic wrap first) for up to a month.
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Ricotta Egg Bites
Equipment
- blender or food processor
- muffin tin
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (whole or part skim)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cooked breakfast meat (like bacon, sausage, or pork)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a nonstick muffin in cooking spray; set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, ricotta, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Blend until well combined and mixture is smooth; set aside.
- Divide the breakfast meat and cheese evenly among the muffin tins. Carefully pour the egg mixture equally into each of the 12 muffin tins.
- Place on center rack in oven and bake until cooked through, about 20-23 minutes. Let cool on wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- A blender or food processor helps to break up the eggs and ricotta, and is the best way make the mixture light and frothy. You can achieve similar results mixing in a bowl with whisk until very well combined.
- I like to use cooked breakfast sausage crumbles and cheddar cheese in this recipe. Feel free to use whatever cooked breakfast meats, cheeses, or veggies you have on hand.
- Store leftover egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze these in an airtight container (wrap the individual egg bites in plastic wrap first) for up to a month.
Yes l made them and very nice but l added a couple of tablespoons of self raising flour as well to the batter
Yummy
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂