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Stack of three quiche lorraine egg bites with a bite taken out of the top one

Quiche Lorraine Egg Bites

5 from 1 vote
These quiche lorraine egg bites have all the flavor of the classic French quiche with crispy lardons, nutty gruyere, and a hint of nutmeg, but in a meal-prep friendly, high-protein breakfast form you can grab on the way out the door.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings : 12 egg bites

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 oz lardons, or 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese, hand shredded
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • cooking spray
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Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bring a kettle of water to a boil.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook 4 oz lardons for about 5 minutes until crispy and rendered. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  3. Add 8 eggs, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup gruyere cheese (shredded), 1 tbsp cornstarch, ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder and ¼ tsp nutmeg to a blender. Blend on high until creamy and well combined. Add the eggs and blend just until combined and smooth.
  4. Place the silicone muffin tray on top of a 9x13 baking sheet. Lightly spray the cups with cooking spray. Divide the lardons evenly among the 12 cups, then pour the egg mixture over top.
  5. Transfer the baking sheet with the filled muffin tray to the oven. Carefully pour the boiling water into the baking sheet to create a water bath that submerges the bottom of the muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, until just set with a slight jiggle in the center. Remove the muffin tray first, then carefully remove the baking sheet with the water. Let cool for a few minutes before popping the egg bites out.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 434mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Lardons can easily be swapped out for diced bacon, pancetta, or diced ham.
  • The water bath is essential if you want to achieve a silky texture but if you're okay with a more souffle-like egg bite, you can skip it.