Starbucks-Style Cheesy Bacon Egg Bites Recipe
These Starbucks-inspired Egg Bites are a creamy, cheesy, and protein-packed breakfast treat. Made with eggs, cottage cheese, gruyère, and bacon, they are baked in a steam bath to create a soft, custard-like texture that’s perfect for a quick, satisfying morning meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- ⅔ cup whole fat cottage cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3–4 pinches ground black pepper
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups shredded gruyère cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped cooked bacon (about 5–6 slices)
Additional
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Water (for steam bath)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 300°F with the oven rack placed in the center position. Place a second rack just beneath it and set an empty baking sheet on the lower rack. Fill this baking sheet with water to create steam during baking. Spray a muffin pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Blend the Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine 8 large eggs, ⅔ cup whole fat cottage cheese, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 3-4 pinches of ground black pepper. Blend the mixture for about 15-20 seconds until it becomes smooth and uniform.
- Mix in Cheese: Transfer the blended egg mixture to a large bowl. Stir in 1 ½ cups of shredded gruyère cheese evenly.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Using a ladle or measuring cup, pour the egg and cheese mixture into the prepared muffin pan wells, filling each no more than two-thirds full. Try to distribute the cheese evenly throughout the wells while filling.
- Add Bacon Topping: Sprinkle ⅓ cup of chopped cooked bacon evenly over the top of the egg mixture-filled wells.
- Bake to Set: Place the muffin pan on the middle oven rack, above the water-filled baking sheet, and bake for 30-35 minutes until the centers are set and firm to the touch.
- Cool and Remove: Remove the pan from the oven and let the egg bites cool completely before removing them from the muffin pan. To ease removal, gently run a small silicone spatula around the edges of each well before lifting the egg bites out.
Notes
- Using a water bath creates a steam environment that helps the egg bites become incredibly soft and custard-like.
- Gruyère cheese can be substituted with other melting cheeses such as cheddar or mozzarella if preferred.
- Cook bacon ahead of time and chop finely to ensure even distribution and topping.
- Allow the egg bites to cool thoroughly before removing to avoid breaking or sticking.
- These egg bites can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick, protein-rich breakfast option.
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