My delicious egg bites recipe have become a popular choice for those seeking a quick, delicious, and nutritious breakfast.
These bite-sized delights are inspired by Starbucks and are easy to make and packed with protein and essential nutrients, making them the perfect breakfast for busy mornings.
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Whether you’re following a keto diet, looking for a low-carb snack, or want a tasty way to start your day, our Starbucks Egg Bites are the perfect solution (they’re even better than Costco egg bites).
With endless options, you can create your signature egg bites that cater to your taste preferences and dietary needs. They’re fun to make and a great way to get the kids involved in making their own favorites!
If you’re looking for easy breakfast ideas and recipes, make sure to try our Breakfast Casserole and French Toast Casserole recipes.
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients to prepare our copycat Starbucks Egg Bites recipe. Culinary professionals call this the “Mise en Place,” which means “everything in its Place.”
Setting up your ingredients not only helps speed up the cooking process but also ensures you have all the necessary ingredients on hand to make the recipe.
Can I Make Adjustments to the Recipe?
Absolutely. We used whole eggs to make the recipe, but you can use egg whites for a healthier option.
To add a tangy flavor, add a tablespoon of sour cream to the mixture. And to kick up the heat, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce or spicy salsa.
You can take the flavors in another direction by changing the seasonings. Use your favorite seasoning blend, or add the fresh herbs or spices you have on hand.
Here are a few of our favorite variations, as well as the ones we created for this post.
- Western Omelette: Add chopped ham, bell pepper, and onion.
- Bacon and cheese omelet: That’s easy, add chopped bacon and shredded cheddar or your favorite cheese.
- Italian Style: Add chopped pepperoni and sharp cheddar (or mozzarella).
Other meat options include turkey bacon, breakfast sausage, chorizo, and Italian sausage (available in both hot and sweet varieties).
If you’re looking for veggie options, you can add mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli rabe, shredded carrots, peas, zucchini, and summer squash. You can also enhance the flavor with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, or olives.
When it comes to cheese, cheddar is always my first choice. But American, Swiss, Gruyere, Cojita, Gorgonzola, Velvetta, or any of your favorite cheeses can be added.
Remember, it’s all about what you enjoy eating.
How to Make our Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe
Follow along with my simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make our copycat Starbucks Egg bites recipe in your home kitchen.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and Romano cheese to a blender.
- Use the liquid setting to blend for one minute, until smooth.
*If you don’t have a blender, you can also use a food processor or hand mixer.
- Spray a nonstick muffin tin (or silicone muffin pan) with cooking spray.
- Fill the cups about ⅓ of the way full with the egg mixture.
- Add a portion of the spinach and peppers to the cups. Repeat the process with the other toppings until all the cups are filled.
- Pour the egg mixture into each cup until they are almost full to the rim.
- Place the muffin tins on the bottom rack of the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the egg bites have cooked through. *Check for doneness with a toothpick or skewer.
- Remove the pans from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes.
Remove them from the pan so they don’t keep cooking, and serve immediately. Allow them to fully cool before refrigerating or freezing.
Made with simple ingredients, our egg bites are a delicious way to start your morning. I like to keep a batch in the freezer for those busy mornings when breakfast wouldn’t have been an option.
Just pop them in the microwave and breakfast is served!
How to Store and Reheat
For best results, reheat in a toaster oven at 350 degrees for about 3-5 minutes, until warmed through. You can also reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
They can be kept frozen for up to three months. Defrost overnight in the fridge for best results.
Recipe FAQs
Our tested recipe is timed, but cooking can be unpredictable. We suggest checking the egg bites after 10 minutes when making them for the first time.
If they need more time, check on them every minute until they’re done. The pan you use can also affect the time it takes for them to cook.
Absolutely, this recipe makes 24, but if you prefer a smaller batch, cut the recipe in half. If you love these as much as we do, consider doubling the recipe and storing them in the freezer for a quick breakfast.
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Egg Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Romano cheese or parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup baby spinach chopped
- ¼ cup bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup sweet onion diced
- ¼ cup ham diced
- ¼ cup pepperoni chopped
- ¼ cup bacon chopped
- ½ cup cheddar shredded
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Instructions
- Clean your spinach with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel, removing any excess moisture.
- Chop the dried spinach into small pieces.
- Clean and remove the core from the bell pepper and pat dry with a paper towel
- Chop the bell peppers into small pieces
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and Romano cheese to a blender, using the liquid setting to blend for one minute.
- *If you do not have a blender, you can also use a food processor for this recipe. Blending on the low setting for one minute. An immersion blender will work for this recipe, just make sure to combine all the cottage cheese with the eggs.
- Everything should be well combined and smooth in texture
- Take a nonstick muffin tin or silicone muffin pan and lightly grease it with olive oil cooking spray
- Pour a small portion of the blended egg mixture into the bottom of the muffin pans
- Add a portion of the spinach and peppers to the muffin tin or silicone muffin pan (or any of your preferred fillings). You want a good amount of the stuffing in the egg bite mold, although it should not be overflowing.
- Fill the remainder of the space with the egg mixture so that the eggs come right to the edge of the muffin pan.
- Place on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the egg bites have cooked through, checking with a toothpick or skewer for doneness.
- Allow you to rest for 5 minutes and remove the egg bites from the muffin pan so they do not overcook.
- Serve as a quick, healthy breakfast on the go, or as a side dish at your next brunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days. You can also freeze them for up to two months. Allow to thaw before reheating.
Notes
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- Western Omelette: Add chopped ham, bell pepper, and onion.
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- Bacon and cheese omelet: That’s easy, add chopped bacon and shredded cheddar or your favorite cheese.
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- Italian Style: Add chopped pepperoni and sharp cheddar (or mozzarella).
Henry T says
Turned out great! Super easy to make to, we made some with sausage and cheese. Thanks Chef!
Chef Dennis Littley says
That’s what I like to hear! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the egg bites.
Steph says
Is this a typo? “ ½ cup cottage cheese whole milk”
If not, what is cottage cheese whole milk?
Thanks!
Chef Dennis Littley says
whole milk cottage cheese, not lowfat
kas says
Ive had these egg bites from a restaurant and wondered how to make them, I look forward to making these at home. I will also try using the fake eggs(Just Eggs) for our vegetarian daughter.
Chef Dennis Littley says
They should come out just as tasty using Just Eggs to make them. Let me know how you enjoy the egg bites when you try them.