Description
This Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites recipe replicates the beloved restaurant-style egg bites using simple ingredients like eggs, cottage cheese, and Gruyere cheese. These creamy, fluffy egg bites with spinach and bacon are baked in a muffin tin, making them perfect for a protein-packed breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Add-ins
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the egg bites don’t stick.
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, baking powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and dried thyme. Blend for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and well combined, this helps to create fluffy and creamy bites.
- Mix in Cheese and Fillings: Pour the blended egg mixture into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the shredded Gruyere cheese, chopped fresh spinach, and cooked chopped bacon evenly throughout the mixture.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Evenly divide the egg mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup nearly to the top to create uniform egg bites.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of an egg bite comes out clean and the edges are set but still moist inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the egg bites to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the bacon is fully cooked and drained of excess grease before adding to the mixture.
- You can substitute Gruyere with cheddar or mozzarella if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add mushrooms or additional veggies.
- These egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Using baking powder helps to make the egg bites extra fluffy.