You can substitute Gruyere cheese for the Swiss and ham for the bacon, or add in small-cut veggies to these copycat Starbucks egg bites. I also like to bake these in small Mason jars for fun single-portion presentations. Serve with avocado slices and fresh fruit for a healthy breakfast. —Maria Morelli, West Kelowna, British Columbia
Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
6 large eggs1/4 cup 4% cottage cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese3 cooked bacon strips, chopped
Directions
Arrange an oven rack at the lowest rack setting; place a second rack in middle of oven. Place an oven-safe skillet on bottom oven rack; preheat oven and skillet to 300°. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. In a blender, puree first 4 ingredients until smooth, about 20 seconds. Line 6 muffin cups with foil liners. Divide the Swiss cheese and bacon among the muffin cups. Pour egg mixture over top. Wearing oven mitts, place muffin tin on top rack. Pull bottom rack out by 6-8 in.; add boiling water to skillet. (Work quickly and carefully, pouring water away from you. Don’t worry if some water is left in the saucepan.) Carefully slide bottom rack back into place; quickly close door to trap steam in oven. Bake until eggs puff and are cooked to desired degree of doneness, 25-30 minutes. Serve immediately.
Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites Tips
Can you make copycat Starbucks egg bites ahead of time?
Not only is it possible to freeze cooked eggs, but they actually taste better when reheated than cooked eggs stored in the refrigerator. On the weekend, you can meal prep these copycat Starbucks egg bites and toss them in the freezer. Then, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator for an on-the-go breakfast. Here are some more healthy on-the-go breakfast recipes!
How else can you cook copycat Starbucks egg bites?
If you have an Instant Pot, you can use a silicone mold to make copycat Starbucks egg bites. (A mold is just one of the Instant Pot accessories you should have in your kitchen.) Otherwise, these egg bites will turn out fluffy and soft made sous vide. Learn more about sous vide cooking before you decide if it’s for you.
How do you store copycat Starbucks egg bites?
These egg bites will last for about 4 to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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