If you're looking for a copycat recipe for Starbucks egg bites, this recipe will surprise you. We're confident these Egg Bites are far better than Starbucks Egg Bites.
Plus, you don't need any special equipment to make them. All you need is a blender to combine the ingredients, a 12-cup muffin pan to cook them in, and a 9x13-inch baking dish filled with boiling water to create steam in the oven, which will help the egg bites to cook gently and have a smooth, creamy texture.
Egg bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month, making them ideal for on-the-go snacking or a quick and easy breakfast. Sandwiched in between a Buttermilk biscuit with oven-baked bacon🥓 and American cheese for a complete breakfast, or dice them up and toss them into a tortilla with your favorite add-ins to make a quick breakfast burrito.🌯
How to Make Sous Vide Egg Bites
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Adjust one oven rack in the middle position and another in the lowest position—Preheat the oven to 300°F. Place a 9x13-inch baking dish on the lower rack and fill it halfway with the boiling water; this will create steam in the oven, which will help the egg bites to cook gently and have a smooth, creamy texture.
In a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, frequently cook the ham or bacon, stirring until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; set aside.
Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey jack cheese, cheddar, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and hot sauce in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
Meanwhile, spray a nonstick muffin pan generously with nonstick cooking spray; divide the bacon evenly into the prepared muffin pan, then pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each about three-quarters full—Bake for 20 to 23 minutes or until set.
Remove the egg bites from the oven and allow to rest in the pan for about 5 minutes. Use a paring knife to loosen them from the edges of the pan and carefully lift them out onto a plate. Serve warm.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Sous Vide Egg Bites
Tools
Ingredients
- ¼ cup deli uncured honey ham or Applewood-smoked bacon , diced
- 6 large eggs
- 1-⅓ cups (4% milkfat) cottage cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack grated or shredded
- ¼ cup grated mild cheddar or Mexican Blend, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper or cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon regular paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Texas Pete Brand
Instructions
- Adjust one oven rack in the middle position and another in the lowest position—Preheat the oven to 300°F. Place a 9x13-inch baking dish on the lower rack and fill it halfway with the boiling water; this will create steam in the oven, which will help the egg bites to cook gently and have a smooth, creamy texture.
- In a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ham or bacon frequently, stirring until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; set aside.
- Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey jack cheese, cheddar, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and hot sauce in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Meanwhile, spray a nonstick muffin pan generously with nonstick cooking spray; divide the bacon evenly into the prepared muffin pan, then pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each about three-quarters full—Bake for 20 to 23 minutes or until set.
- Remove the egg bites from the oven and allow to rest in the pan for about 5 minutes. Use a paring knife to loosen the egg bites from the edges of the pan and carefully lift them out onto a plate. Serve warm.
Notes
- Once cooled, place the egg bites in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Then, reheat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds on high or until heated.
- For Starbucks Bacon and Gruyere sous vide egg bites, use a combination of Monterey Jack and Gruyere cheese.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
