20-Minute Fluffy Ricotta Cheese Egg Bites
These ricotta cheese egg bites are one of those recipes that quietly does it all. I love making them at the start of the week for an easy savory breakfast but they’ve also made an appearance at ladies brunch more than once. The ricotta gives them that light, fluffy texture while the peppers and onions add just enough flavor without overpowering anything. They bake up neatly in a muffin tin in just 10 minutes and look just as good on a platter as they do reheated on a busy morning.
This is the Best Egg Bites Recipe
These ricotta egg bites are the perfect on-the-go breakfast that are sure to fill you up after a packed morning. They also make prime protein-filled snack to pack in your lunch bag. They are hand held little pieces of heaven that have solved many of my morning problems!
Baked Egg Bites ingredients
For these ricotta egg bites, I start with large eggs. Pasture-raised are my favorite for that deep orange yolk, but whatever you have on hand works just fine. Ricotta gets whisked right into the eggs to make them extra fluffy and light (dairy-free ricotta works too), and a splash of milk adds just enough creaminess. Any type of milk can step in here too.
How to make Homemade Egg Bites
These ricotta egg bites are a breeze to make. You'll be so pleased with yourself the next morning when you wake up and have a big batch of tasty egg bites on hand too!
Ansley's Favorite Variations
Fun news! These ricotta egg bites can easily be customized to your specific preference. Here are a few additions and swaps I recommend:
- Add some ground turkey to the batter to make these ricotta egg bites extra protein packed!
- Double up on veggies and add some sautéed mushrooms and broccoli.
- Throw in some cooked sweet potato pieces to provide some healthy carbs and makes these more filling.
Frequently asked questions
Yes you can easily make these egg white bites by swapping the eggs with 2 cups of egg whites.
Yes these ricotta egg bites are perfect for meal prep! Make them as directed and store them in an air-tight container in the fridge until ready to enjoy. Warm them up in the microwave for 20 - 30 seconds before serving.
A non-stick muffin pan or a silicone muffin tin are best for egg bites.
If you leave the egg bites in the pan after they’re cooked for too long, the condensation can build up and make the egg soggy. Try to remove them from the pan once they are warm enough to touch.
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Recipe
Fluffy Ricotta Egg Bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup ricotta cheese - part skim
- ¼ cup milk - any kind will do
- 8 eggs
- ¼ cup green bell pepper - diced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper - diced
- ¼ cup onion - diced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- black pepper - to top, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350F. In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese and almond milk until creamy. The mixture should be slightly thick; set aside.½ cup ricotta cheese, ¼ cup milk
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs well to break up the yolks.8 eggs
- Add the ricotta mixture to the bowl with the eggs along with the diced pepper, onions, sea salt, and garlic powder. Fold to incorporate all of the mix-ins.¼ cup green bell pepper, ¼ cup red bell pepper, ¼ cup onion, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Grease a muffin tin with oil and fill each cavity almost all the way full with the egg batter. Bake in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes until the egg bites are fluffy. You should be able to gently press the egg bites and they feel semi firm.
- Let the ricotta egg bites cool slightly before running a knife around the muffin to pull it out of the tin. Top with some fresh cracked pepper and enjoy!black pepper
It took 20 mins to cook, not 10.