Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
These Copycat Starbucks egg bites are a protein-packed start to the day that everyone in the family will love. Eggs, cottage and gruyere cheese, and bacon create a hearty, handheld breakfast that keeps us full all the way until lunchtime.
I may have a sweet tooth, but my savory tooth is just as big. If savory tooth isn’t a thing, it is now! I love making delicious hearty meals as much as I love desserts, and breakfast has always had a special place in my heart.
I took the Starbucks egg bites that so many of us have had over the years and transformed them into a homemade version to deliver their classic savory breakfast flavors in a super-fresh tin of bites that are far tastier and far more cost-effective!
Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
These delicious egg bites start with large eggs that I blend with cottage cheese until smooth. Then, I add gruyere cheese and bacon. I pour the mixture into muffin cups, top with more bacon, and bake until slightly browned. They only take a few minutes from start to finish, and they’re loaded with classic breakfast flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only uses a few simple ingredients.
- It’s a hearty, protein-packed breakfast you can enjoy at the table or on the go.
- It’s the perfect breakfast option for low-carb or keto lifestyles.
- Makes a great lunch and healthy filling snack too.
Ingredients
This simple recipe only uses a handful of ingredients, and you might just have them all in your kitchen right now. If you do need to shop for any of the ingredients, you’ll find them all easily at your local grocery store.
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% or 2%)
- 1 cup finely shredded gruyere cheese
- 4 strips of well done bacon, cut into small pieces or crumbled
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt. I used coarse sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
How to Make Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
Making these egg bites is a breeze. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps from start to finish, and it’s so simple even beginners will have no problems with it!
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or use silicone liners sprayed with nonstick spray. (I put the silicone liners into a muffin pan.
- Blend the eggs and cottage cheese in a blender or mini chopper until combined and smooth.
- Add the salt, pepper, and shredded gruyere and blend again until just combined. The gruyere cheese should still have some texture.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl or glass measuring cup that has a spout and mix in the bacon, saving a few pieces for topping the bites.
- If using a measuring cup with a spout, pour into the muffin cups 3/4 full. If the batter is in a bowl, use a large spoon or small ladle and fill the muffin cups 3/4 full. Top with more bacon pieces and bake for 14 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are slightly browned. Start checking after 14 minutes.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can swap out the bacon and use turkey bacon or even vegan bacon.
- Shredded Swiss or Jarlsberg work in place of gruyere.
- For a classic flavor combo, use shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add a kick of heat with a splash of hot sauce, diced jalapenos or red pepper flakes.
- For fluffier egg bites, add 2 cups of boiling water to a baking pan and place it on the bottom rack of the oven, using the middle rack to cook the bites.
Tips
- Only use 4% or 2% cottage cheese. The cups won’t set if you use fat-free.
- To easily remove the egg bites from the muffin tin, use silicone liners sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- It only takes about 5 seconds to blend the gruyere perfectly into the egg mixture. Be sure not to overblend!
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender, small food processor, or mini chopper
- Muffin tin
- Silicon muffin liners (optional)
- Mixing bowl
Storage
Refrigerator: Store for up to 2 days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Wrap each bite separately, place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag, and store for up to 1 month.
Reheat: Defrost the bites if frozen, then microwave at 15-second intervals until hot. Don’t over microwave or the bites will become rubbery. You can also defrost and reheat in the oven or an air fryer at 350 degrees for about 5 to 7 minutes or until hot.
What to Serve with Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
Serve these egg bites with some salsa or sour cream for dipping. They’re also delicious when paired with classic sweet breakfast options like pancakes, French toast, waffles, coffee cake, or cinnamon rolls.
Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
These Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites are a protein-packed start to the day that everyone in the family will love. Eggs, cottage and gruyere cheese, and bacon create a hearty, handheld breakfast that keeps us full all the way until lunchtime.
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% or 2%)
- 1 cup finely shredded gruyere cheese, you can swap out Swiss cheese
- 4 strips of well done bacon, cut into small pieces or crumbled
- 1/8 - 1/4 tsp salt, I used coarse sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- cooking spary
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or use silicone liners sprayed with nonstick spray. (I put the silicone liners into a muffin pan. 2. Blend the eggs and cottage cheese in a blender or mini chopper until combined and smooth. Add the salt, pepper, and shredded gruyere and blend again until just combined. The gruyere cheese should still have some texture. 3. Pour the mixture into a bowl or glass measuring cup that has a spout and mix in the bacon, saving a few pieces for topping the bites. If using a measuring cup with a spout, pour into the muffin cups 3/4 full. If the batter is in a bowl, use a large spoon or small ladle and fill the muffin cups 3/4 full. 4. Top with more bacon pieces and bake for 14 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are slightly browned. Start checking after 14 minutes. Enjoy!
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FAQ
These egg bites are healthy when eaten in moderation. They’re packed with protein. However, the eggs, bacon, and cheese do have a fair amount of fat. They make a healthy breakfast when incorporated into an overall sensible diet.
If you overcook your egg bites, they’ll become tough and rubbery. Remove them from the oven as soon as a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Gruyere has a mildly nutty flavor and a creamy texture.
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