Chicken Bacon Ranch Egg Bites are basically breakfast with a little more personality.
Chicken and bacon make them hearty, cheddar adds plenty of savory flavor, and ranch seasoning ties everything together without needing a long list of spices.
Cottage cheese keeps the egg mixture soft instead of dry or rubbery, and the green onions add a little freshness to balance the richer ingredients.
Everything gets baked in a muffin pan, so there’s no slicing or guessing at portions afterward.
Two egg bites make one serving, which makes these especially handy for meal prep.
They’re also pretty practical when mornings get rushed. Make a batch, keep them in the refrigerator, and breakfast is mostly handled for the next few days.
A standard muffin pan keeps the portions even, while a large mixing bowl gives enough room to stir in all that chicken, bacon, and cheese without making a mess.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Bacon Ranch Egg Bites
Plenty of Protein
With chicken, eggs, cottage cheese, bacon, and cheddar in the mix, each serving has 23 grams of protein. These have some staying power.
Familiar Chicken Bacon Ranch Flavor
Chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar, and ranch seasoning are an easy combination to like. Nothing complicated going on here.
Great for Meal Prep
One batch makes 12 egg bites, or six servings. Store them in the refrigerator and reheat a couple whenever breakfast needs to happen fast.
Soft, Tender Texture
The cottage cheese and milk help keep the eggs tender instead of dense. The chopped chicken and bacon add texture without making the bites bulky.
Easy to Portion
No cutting required. Two egg bites make a serving, so breakfast is already divided and ready to go.
Ingredient Substitutions
Bacon
Turkey bacon can replace the center-cut bacon. Cook it until crisp before chopping and adding it to the egg mixture.
Cheddar Cheese
Reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Colby Jack can replace the sharp cheddar. Either one will melt well and keep the flavor mild.
Green Onions
Finely chopped chives can replace the green onions if that’s what’s available.
Low-Fat Milk
Fat-free milk or regular milk can be used in the same amount.
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RECOMMENDED TOOL FOR THIS RECIPE
12-Cup Muffin Pan
A standard 12-cup muffin pan makes it easy to bake a full batch of egg bites at once.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Egg Bites
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Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices center-cut bacon
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Coat a standard 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp.
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Let the bacon cool slightly.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, ranch seasoning, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Stir until evenly combined.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the centers are set.
- Let the egg bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Run a thin knife around the edges of each egg bite. Remove the egg bites from the muffin pan.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
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