This is the Best Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe! They taste just the sous vide Bacon & Gruyere egg bites and are a great grab-and-go breakfast idea.
Oh Starbucks egg bites, why are you so hard to replicate?! 🤣 I’ve tested these babies SEVEN TIMES since 2018 and I think I’ve finally nailed the right texture. If you can’t stop ordering these at Starbs, my version will hopefully help save you some dough!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- They taste legit: These egg bites seriously hit that Starbucks flavour and texture… without the line or the price tag.
- No special equipment: They’re baked in the oven, so you don’t need a sous vide machine!
- Meal-prep friendly: They store and reheat beautifully, so you’re set for grab-and-go breakfasts.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Cooking spray – you could also grease the pan with butter or margarine.
- Bacon – use turkey bacon for a lower-calorie option.
- Eggs – fresh eggs are best but you can try using carton eggs instead.
- Cottage cheese – you can try using cream cheese but your bites won’t have the same texture.
- Gruyere cheese – swap out for another cheese of your choice like gouda, cheddar or Swiss.
- Cornstarch – potato starch or a bit of flour can be used instead.
How to make egg bites
Step 1: Cook the bacon.
Fry in a skillet or cook in the oven.
Step 2: Add ingredients to a blender.
Add the cottage cheese, gruyere cheese, cornstarch and salt to a blender.
Step 3: Blend the mixture.
Blend until creamy, then add the eggs.
Step 4: Add to a muffin tray.
Divide the bacon among the muffin cups, then add in the egg filling.
Step 5: Pour water into the tray.
Set the muffin tin on top of a large baking pan and carefully pour boiling water into the pan.
Step 6: Bake and serve!
Bake until the bites are set, then let them cool.
Tips for the best egg bites
There are a few tips to ensure you get egg bites that taste just like the ones from Starbucks EVERY time:
- Don’t overblend: Blend just until smooth! If you blend for too long, the egg bites will fall while baking.
- Check on them: Start checking them 5 minutes early. They’re done when the centres look set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Use the waterbath: It helps the bites cook gently so they stay silky instead of rubbery.
- Grease the pan well: Egg bites love to stick. A generous spray really helps them pop out nicely.
- Customize: Play around with your favourite toppings. Sundried tomatoes, onion, broccoli, kale, green onions, breakfast sausage, feta cheese, Swiss cheese and fresh herbs would all be delicious additions.
- Try another copycat: My Starbucks Egg Whites Bites are so good too!
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to sous vide the eggs?
While sous vide eggs are normally cooked in simmering water, these egg bites are baked in a muffin tray that’s placed on a baking dish filled with boiling water. It’s an easy way to get that creamy sous vide texture without a special machine.
Why are my egg bites spongy?
To ensure that your copycat Starbucks egg bites have the right texture, make sure you don’t overmix the eggs and ensure you submerge the bottom of your muffin tins in water completely.
Can I make them dairy-free?
If you want your egg bites to be dairy-free, use dairy-free cottage cheese or dairy-free cream cheese, and a dairy-free cheese of your choice instead of gruyere. Just keep in mind that they won’t have the same texture.
What to serve with egg bites
These egg bites are great on their own, but if you wanted to indulge in a larger breakfast or brunch, here are some tasty options:
- Fresh fruit
- Simple side salad with a light vinaigrette
- Smoothie bowl or drink
- Overnight steel cut oats
- Fruit and yogurt parfaits
- French toast
- Hot or iced coffee
Storing and reheating
Storing: Keep cooked egg bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Perfect for meal prep breakfasts all week.
Reheating: Microwave for 30-60 seconds until warmed through.
Freezing: Freeze egg bites in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. They’ll keep for up to 2 months.
Defrosting and reheating: Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the morning or microwave from frozen for 1-2 minutes.
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The BEST Starbucks Egg Bites Copycat
Equipment
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 4 slices bacon or turkey bacon diced
- 8 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 F and boil water in a kettle.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over med-high heat and spray with cooking spray, then cook bacon for 4-5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- Add cottage cheese, gruyere cheese, cornstarch and salt to a blender, blending on high until well combined and creamy. Add eggs then blend until just combined.
- Grease a 12-count metal muffin tray with cooking spray, then add overtop of a 9×13 baking sheet. Divide bacon among muffin tin cups, then divide egg filling among the cups.
- Add the baking sheet with filled muffin tin to the oven, then very carefully pour boiling water into the baking sheet to fill it up to submerge the bottom of the muffin cups.
- Bake for 30 minutes until just set. Remove the muffin tin first, then carefully remove the baking sheet underneath with the water. Remove egg bites from muffin tin cups once cool and serve and enjoy!
Comments & Reviews
Arean Gagnon says
Does anyone know how to store these so they stay fresh? Should I freeze them?
Taylor Stinson says
You can freeze them for up to 3 months in a silicone or plastic freezer bag. You can take one or two out at a time, sprinkle some water overtop and then microwave for 2-3 minutes until heated through when you’re ready to enjoy again!
Bg says
This recipe looks good. I’m going to try it asap. And no I won’t be adding the cottage cheese, it’s clearly not needed. Thanks for sharing
Chris says
Does the muffin pan go in the water bath like creme brûlée or on the rack below?
Taylor Stinson says
It goes in the water bath!
Lana says
Calorie count is 178 per egg bite. Starbucks is 178 for two egg bites. Comments?
Taylor Stinson says
Each one of my bites is larger. You’re also getting 2 more grams of protein with one of my bites.
Lori says
Beat together
4 eggs
1/2 c cottage cheese
1/2 c grated cheese of choice
1/4 c veggie of choice- diced
Meat version 1/4 cup
Bacon or sausage- I just use precooked crumbled or diced ham and put it in the egg cup first
Pour in egg mixture
Cover with foil
Instant pot 10 min on steam, let release naturally
Nom nom nom-delisch 🙂
RHONDA CUMMINGS says
What do you put the eggs in before cooking in instapot?
michelle says
You need the cottage cheese or it won’t taste like Starbucks. I buy a tub of lowfat cottage cheese and blend it smooth and use that. I’ve also substituted heavy cream when I’m out.
Malka says
Great Recipe. I used TJ’s Israeli Feta. They are delicious!!!
Denise says
Yep – need the cottage cheese. A better recipe that is more true to the Starbucks egg bite blends the eggs, both cheeses salt and pepper in a blender to get it really smooth for about 20 min. These here are not bad at all, but they are more like a quiche egg muffin. They cook way too long if you want the true egg bite texture like the Starbucks ones. So depending on what you like, you’ve got two good options!
Kimberly says
How much cottage cheese?
Tasha says
The cottage cheese is missing
Gisselle Almanza says
They taste delicious! However the texture wasn’t silky (like the Starbucks egg bites) it was more of like that of regular eggs. Does anyone know why they may have come out like this?
Susan Walker says
I think it’s the whipping cream they use.
Ava Feronti says
I add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream to the egg whites when I whisk them.