These Bacon and Cheese Egg Bites are a simple, protein-packed breakfast that comes together with just a handful of ingredients. Creamy eggs, salty bacon, and melty Gruyère make every bite flavorful and satisfying. They’re easy to prep ahead and perfect for busy mornings.
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Made in a muffin tin, these egg bites are baked until just set, giving them a tender, custardy texture without any fuss. You don’t need a blender or sous vide machine to get that café-style result. This is a quick, reliable recipe that’s naturally gluten-free and endlessly adaptable.
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If you love these egg bites, you have to try my Healthy Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe, Easy Baked Eggs With Asparagus, or my Baked Spinach Cheese And Egg Casserole!
Recipe Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make these healthy egg bites:
Ingredient Notes:
- Cottage Cheese - Use a full-fat cottage cheese for this recipe. It will make the bites extra creamy. My favorite brand is Kalona Supernatural if you can find it.
- Grated Cheese - Do not use an already grated cheese unless you can't find a block of gruyere. Grated cheese has added ingredients to stabilize it and it will not melt in the same way.
See the recipe card for quantities and the full recipe.
Additions & Substitutions
There are many ways to switch up the taste of these egg bites:
Additions:
- Spices - Add some red pepper flakes to spice up the egg bites. You could also add garlic powder, chili powder, or dried herbs.
- Green Onions - Add some chopped green onions for a slight crunch and an onion flavor.
- Green Peppers or Red Bell Peppers - If you like bell peppers, adding either green or red bell peppers will give the egg bites another flavor.
- Spinach - Use spinach along with some mozzarella cheese for a delightful bite.
- Mushrooms - Saute some mushrooms and add in some garlic combining them with parmesan cheese for another flavor combo.
- Protein - Canadian bacon, or sausage would all work well in this recipe.
Substitutions:
- Cheese - You can substitute gruyere cheese, swiss cheese, or mozzarella cheese for the cheddar cheese in this recipe.
- Cottage Cheese - Substitute ricotta cheese or even Greek yogurt for the cottage cheese. I prefer a full-fat cottage cheese and use either Kalona or Good Culture 4% Cottage Cheese.
How To Make Bacon And Cheese Egg Bites: Step-By-Step:
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Spray a mini muffin pan with a cooking spray or coat with olive oil and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place all of the ingredients except the chives into a blender or Nutribullet.
Step 2: Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Divide the egg mixture into the prepared pan filling the cups no more than ¾ of the way to the top. Sprinkle with chives and bacon.
Step 4: Bake for 20 minutes or until the eggs are slightly firm to the touch. Let them sit for a few minutes before removing them from the pan.
Confidence Tip
Using a silicone muffin tin is much easier than using any other type. See the Equipment below.
Storage and Reheating
- Store - Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze - You can freeze these by putting them into an airtight container or freezer bag. Store these for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheat - You can easily reheat these egg bites by putting them in the microwave on a defrost setting or if defrosted, you can reheat them at1 5-second intervals.
Equipment
These egg bites work best in a silicone muffin pan. While the one I have at home is not sturdy, it bends all over the place, I do like this one on Amazon as it will be simple to take in and out of the oven. If you already own a silicone muffin tin that isn't sturdy, you can use a wire rack or baking sheet underneath it while it is cooking in the oven.
I love to make eggs for dinner or even lunch. The Egg Souffle Roll With Spinach And Mushrooms, or the Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche will even feed a crowd.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
Starbucks egg bites can be both tasty and convenient. While they may not be the healthiest choice on the Starbucks menu, they can certainly be a part of a balanced diet in moderation as long as you pair them with other healthy options and watch your calorie intake.
Starbucks uses a French 'sous vide' technique to create a velvety texture that's full of flavor. However, these egg bites can be made in the oven. If you are looking for a delicious and simple egg dish, this Egg Souffle Roll makes serving company a breeze.
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Gwen
Bacon And Cheese Egg Bites
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Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 dash hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1 black pepper pinch
- 1 fresh chives chopped for garnish on top
Instructions
- Spray the cups of a mini muffin pan lightly with a cooking spray or olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a blender or Nutribullet, blend together the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the egg mixture into 12 cups of your muffin pan filling the cup no more than ¾ of the way.
- Top with the chopped chives.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the eggs are slightly firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes. The egg bites will settle down in the pan.
- Remove from the pan and enjoy or store for later.
Notes
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Wendy says
Packed with protein, easy to make, and no fancy gadgets needed. Saves me a lot of time for breakfast. Adding to my rotation!
chhavi says
Made these the other day and my son loves snacking on it now!Thankyou for the recipe
Kate says
I threw in some sautéed mushrooms and garlic for extra flavor, and they turned out fantastic. Used a silicone muffin tin as recommended and clean-up was a breeze! No sticking whatsoever!
Vernice says
I know this was originally a breakfast recipe but it was so good, I could enjoy it all day! I really loved how soft and delicious these egg bites turned out!
Pam says
This was so so good! I'm a fan of anything with bacon and eggs in it, and this really hit the spot. It's easy to make and perfect as a grab-and-go breakfast. Definitely making this again!
Jenn says
I looove these egg bites! I'm not sure if it's the cheese that makes them so good - or the bacon - but I'm in love! And they're so easy to make!
Shweta says
We made these and they taste JUST like the Starbucks ones! I added some red pepper flakes for extra spice...SO good! I was looking to change up my protein options in the morning and this was perfect.