Bacon And Gruyere Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat)
Indulge in the delicious flavors of our Copycat Starbucks Bacon And Cheese Egg Bites Recipe – a high-protein breakfast or snack option that mirrors the beloved coffee shop treat. Made with wholesome ingredients, and without any special equipment, these bites are a nutritious start to your day or satisfy a midday pick-me-up.
Servings: 12 Egg Bites
Calories: 118kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 4 strips bacon cooked crisp, crumbled
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese gruyere, cheddar, or a combination
- 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.
- Add the bacon and mix to combine.
- 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
Use a full-fat cottage cheese like my favorite one, Kalona Supernatural.
Try to use a block of cheese instead of already shredded cheese. The cheese will melt better and the egg bites will be creamier!
A silicone muffin tin works the best!
These egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg
