Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe (Copycat) No Sous Vide
Make this Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe at home with simple, fresh ingredients and your oven — no sous vide machine required!
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon diced
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place a 9x13-inch baking dish on the bottom rack of the oven and fill it halfway with boiled water. This will create a water bath to help cook the egg bites evenly. Position another rack in the middle of your oven.
- Spray a non-stick mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp. Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a food processor, combine the remaining ingredients: large eggs, cottage cheese, gruyere cheese, Monterey jack cheese, cornstarch, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and hot sauce. Process until well blended and smooth.
- Pour the egg bite mixture into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 of the way full.
- Top each egg bite with the cooked bacon, lightly pressing the bacon into the mixture so that it is covered.
- Bake the egg bites in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg bites are pulling away from the pan and have puffed up.
- Allow the egg bites to rest in the pan for at least 5 minutes before serving. This will make them easier to remove from the pan and allow them to set.
- Serve the warm egg bites and enjoy!
Notes
These bacon and cheese egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Place them in an airtight container or zip-top bag before refrigerating.
To freeze the egg bites, allow them to cool completely. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag. They can be frozen for up to 1 month. When ready to enjoy, simply thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and heat them in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences. You can add additional vegetables such as spinach, bell peppers, or onions for added flavor and nutrition.
If you don't have cornstarch on hand, you can substitute it with flour or omit it altogether. The cornstarch helps to bind the ingredients together and create a smoother texture, but it is not essential.
Experiment with different types of cheeses to vary the flavors. Cheddar, feta, or Swiss cheese can be used as alternatives to gruyere and Monterey jack.
To make these egg bites with egg whites, substitute the 6 large eggs with egg whites from 12 eggs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 72cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 142mg | Sugar: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.01g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.3mg