Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites
You love ‘em, we got ‘em – a Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites recipe that captures the creamy custard breakfast bites you love!
Fast, frugal, and fabulous, these DELICIOUS, 4-ingredient Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites whip up in just 2 minutes! Featuring eggs, bacon, gruyere and cottage cheese, sous vide egg bites are low-carb, gluten-free, and bake into a warm, cheesy, grab-and-go breakfast for the entire family!
The Secret Ingredient in Starbucks Egg Bites
Starbucks egg bites are called “sous vide” on the menu because they are made using the French technique of vacuum-sealing and cooking the egg bites in a water bath. This method creates a quiche-like custard texture. BUT…we’re going to keep this easy and use their secret ingredient to get the same creamy, silky, luscious results without the complicated cooking!
That secret ingredient is…cottage cheese! Cottage cheese? Creamy and custard-like? You bet! No spongy or grainy baked eggs here! The trick is to blend it with the eggs and gruyere thoroughly. These breakfast bites emerge from the oven velvety smooth and decadently delicious!
Other Grab-n-Go Breakfast Recipes
- Cherry Almond Breakfast Cookies are yummy and LOADED with nutrition to get your day off to a great start!
- White Chocolate Mocha Latte tastes just like Starbucks, but saves you time and money on busy mornings!
Ingredients
Eggs: Large eggs are the apparent foundation for egg bites! (Try organic eggs for a brighter color and better flavor!)
Cheese: Shredded Gruyere cheese and full-fat cottage cheese give these breakfast bites a creamy texture!
Meat: Chopped bacon folds into the mix just before baking – yum! (Turkey bacon works fine, too!)
Seasoning: (optional) A sprinkle of salt and pepper can amp up the flavor if you want to add it in!
How to Make Starbucks Egg Bites
STEP ONE: Set the oven rack in the middle and preheat to 300 degrees F. Use silicone liners or generously spray paper liners and add to a muffin pan. Set aside. Add the eggs, cottage cheese, and gruyere cheese to a blender. Cover and blend for 20-30 seconds. There will be frothy bubbles on top.
STEP TWO: Fill each muffin liner (already in the muffin tin) with 1/4 cup of the egg mixture. Add about two teaspoons of bacon to each cup.
STEP THREE: Bake for 28-30 minutes until the eggs are set and no longer jiggle in the middle.
STEP FOUR: Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before popping them onto a wire rack. Eat these breakfast treats while they’re warm – so so good!
Tips for Success
- Don’t use low-fat cottage cheese for these egg bites. Full fat will give you creamier results.
- You can use the blender to mix. Mixing these ingredients by hand will not give you that uber-smooth custard finish we’re going for.
- Silicone molds are phenomenal for making egg bites because they pop out SO easily, leaving nothing in the pan to scrub.
- Feel free to change out the gruyere for another type of cheese if you like!
- Add-ins like fresh herbs, spinach or green onions give these a nice twist!
What’s the Best Way to Store Starbucks Breakfast Bites?
Egg Bites are easy to store! If you’re meal-prepping breakfast for the week, simply allow them to cool to room temp, then seal them airtight. They’ll keep in the fridge for 5 days. If you want to keep them longer, seal them in smaller packets and freeze them (for up to 3 months). When you’re ready to eat, thaw in the fridge overnight, then microwave for 30 seconds.
Are Starbucks Egg Bites Gluten-Free?
This Copycat recipe is entirely gluten-free! Starbucks egg bites are as well, BUT…while Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites contain no wheat or gluten ingredients, they are heated in the same oven as regular bread and pastries, so there is a substantial risk of cross-contamination for someone who is ultra-sensitive or has Celiac disease.
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Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites
Equipment
- Silicone Muffin Liners (see note)
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ⅔ cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
- ½ cup gruyere cheese shredded
- ½ cup bacon cooked crispy and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Arrange an oven rack in the center spot. Place the silicone liners into the muffin tin cups. Set aside.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, and Gruyere to a blender. Cover and blend for 20-30 seconds.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture into each muffin liner. (If there are some cheese remnants at the bottom of the blender, just distribute them between the cups or discard them.) Add 2 teaspoons of bacon to each cup.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the egg is set (not jiggly) in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes in the pan. Then, carefully release the egg bites from the liners onto a wire rack to cool or enjoy them warm.
