Start the day with this copycat Starbucks egg bites recipe! Fluffy cottage cheese egg bites loaded with cheesy, bacon and green onions.
COPYCAT STARBUCKS EGG BITES RECIPE
Skip the Starbucks lines and prices and make this simple copycat recipe instead! Have these fluffy and cheesy egg bites prepared and ready in under 20 minutes. Not only are these egg bites delicious but they make for the perfect meal prep breakfast. Customize these bites with your choice of meats and veggies, for the perfect egg bite. These are great for quick breakfasts or a grab-and-go snack!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Eggs– You can use either fresh eggs, egg whites, or even the eggs in a carton!
- Cottage Cheese– Adding cottage cheese to the mixture makes the egg bites so creamy and cheesy and adds protein to these bites. You can swap the cottage cheese for milk or swap the cottage cheese for Greek yogurt.
- Flavor– To season these bites, I use just salt and pepper. You can use any of your other favorite go-to seasonings, I love adding everything bagel seasoning.
- Meats– The best thing about these egg bites is that its totally customizable! Add your favorite breakfast meat or you can even leave it vegetarian! Meats like bacon bits, ground sausage, turkey bacon, chopped deli meat, chorizo or even taco meat go great in these bites.
- Veggies– Make these cheesy egg bites with veggies! Bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, kale, onions, shredded zucchini, or any other veggies you like.
- Cheese– Starbucks egg bites typically have shredded Swiss cheese or shredded Gruyere. You can use any of your favorite shredded cheese like mild cheddar, Colby jack, Mexican blend, mozzarella, etc.
- Greens– To add flavor, we love to add freshly chopped green onions or chives. You can totally opt out of adding greens.
HOW TO MAKE EGG BITES
Have these easy homemade egg bites ready in no time, such an effortless recipe!
- Preheat the oven and spray the muffin tin with baking spray. (Be sure to spray generously to avoid the egg bites from getting stuck in the tin.)
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, seasonings, and green onions. (You can blend in a blender for smoother egg bites.)
- Pour the egg bites batter into the muffin tin, dividing the batter evenly among the 12 cups. Be sure not to overfill the cups, fill up to ¾ of the way up, leaving some room for add-ins.
- Dividing evenly, add the bacon and shredded cheese among each of the cups. (You can mix in the add-ins when mixing the egg batter if desired.)
- Bake until cooked and the eggs are firm. Remove it from the oven and cool it for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the liners and serve with desired sides.
SERVING IDEAS-
Pair these delicious fluffy egg bites with the right breakfast sides for the perfect start to the day!
EGG BITE ADD INS
What makes this recipe so great is that you can totally customize these breakfast bites to your liking! There are so many different things you can add to them, here are some ideas:
- Tomatoes
- Bell Peppers
- Mushrooms
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Taco Meat
- Turkey bacon
- Kale
- Spinach
- Sun-dried Tomatoes
- Roasted Peppers
- Jalapenos
- Banana peppers
- Shredded Cheese
- Feta Cheese
STORING & MEAL PREPPING
The best thing about this copycat recipe is that it is perfect to make ahead and great for meal prepping! Once the egg bites are baked, store the egg bites properly and enjoy every morning without any work.
- Fridge– Once the egg bites are fully cooled, add them to an airtight container or baggie and store them in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- To Reheat– To reheat, microwave or air fryer the bites and enjoy the egg bites warm.
- Freezer– After the egg bites are cooked and fully cooled, divide the egg bites into freezer bags, 2-3 bites in each bag. Label the bags with the flavor and date and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat– Take out the desired bag of bites, throw in the microwave to thaw and heat and then enjoy! You can also thaw in the fridge overnight.
| When preparing for these bites, make a variety of flavors for a variation! |
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
To avoid all sticking, you want to use a silicone muffin tin! But I use a regular muffin tin and just make sure I spray with baking spray.
Yes! You can totally just use egg whites for this egg bites recipe for a lighter version.
The cottage cheese gives you a higher protein and creamier egg bite. You can totally swap the cottage cheese for milk, half and half, Greek yogurt or even sour cream.
If you are using a silicone muffin liner, no you do not need to line the tin. If you are using a regular muffin tin and prefer to line instead of spraying with baking spray, then go for it!
There are a couple ways to test if the egg bites are done. If the egg bites are firm and not jiggly, then they are done. You can also run a toothpick in the center and if it comes out clean, they are done.
I like smooth and creamy egg bites, so I love blending the egg bites batter, this helps you avoid chunky cottage cheese.
If you want bigger egg bites, you can swap the muffin liner for silicone frittata pans.
OTHER BREAKFAST RECIPES TO TRY-
What you eat for breakfast can either make or ruin your day! Try these other recipes:
Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1/3 cup cooked bacon bits
- chopped green onions or chives optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray the muffin pan with baking spray. (I recommend that you use a silicone muffin pan to avoid sticking.)
- In a mixer blend the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and greens. (You can just whisk in a bowl if preferred.)
- Evenly pour the egg bites mixture between all 12 muffin tin molds, leaving some room for the additives.
- Divide the shredded cheese and bacon bites between all the cups.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until cooked and slightly golden. Remove them from the oven and cool them for 5 minutes.
- Remove egg bites and serve with desired sides.
Notes
- Bake– Make different batches of egg bite flavors and allow them to fully cool.
- Freeze– Divide the different flavored egg bites into sandwich bags 2-3 in each bag. Label each bag with flavor and date. Add the labeled bags in a large freezer bag and then freeze for up to 3 months.
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