Starbucks Egg Bites are one of my favorite breakfast items when I grab coffee, and now I make them at home with this easy, gluten-free copycat recipe. These homemade egg bites save time and money and are perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, and feeding kids without relying on drive-thru breakfasts.
This recipe for Starbucks egg bites saves me time and money. I love to make for my kids ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast.
I love creating copycat Starbucks recipes for our favorite meu items. These egg bites and Starbucks Egg White Bites were easy to recreate with simple ingredients. The egg bites cook perfectly in a muffin pan and they taste even better.
I like to meal prep for the week with these egg bites and add in other ingredients to add flavor. For more quick and easy breakfast ideas, check out Quiche Muffins, Easy Homemade Blueberry Muffins, Scrambled Egg Sandwich, Cottage Cheese Egg Bites or Lazy Day Cinnamon Biscuits. You may even like this Paula Deen Breakfast Casserole Recipe or Egg Casserole with Cottage Cheese.
Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites
The egg bites that Starbucks make are referred to as Sous Vide Egg Bites. Which is a French Technique that vacuum-seals food and then cook in a water bath to a precise temperature. This creates a silky and custard like texture that makes Starbucks Version Egg Bites different.
But if you have been following me for awhile, you know that I like to keep things simple. There is no need for a sous vide machine when you can use a muffin pan to make the egg bites. They also taste even better.
We have simplified the Starbucks Egg Bites recipe. So that you can easily make them at home without any fancy equipment or egg bite molds.
While these aren’t cooked sous vide, blending the eggs and baking them gently creates a soft, creamy texture that’s very similar to the Starbucks version.
Why Make Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites
Making these Bacon & Gruyère egg bites has been a game changer for my family. The recipe uses simple ingredients, but it’s easy to customize with different cheeses or vegetables based on what we have on hand.
The bacon and gruyère add so much flavor, and having these ready to grab in the morning saves both time and money.
Ingredients
These ingredients are affordable, easy to find, and often already in your fridge — which makes this recipe perfect for weekly meal prep.
- Large Whole Eggs – Eggs are the base of this recipe and give the egg bites their structure. Using whole eggs creates a rich, filling breakfast that holds up well for meal prep and reheating.
- Bacon, cooked and finely chopped – Bacon adds smoky, savory flavor and a little crunch in every bite. You only need a small amount, making this a budget-friendly way to add big flavor. Use leftover cooked bacon to save time.
- Cottage Cheese – Cottage cheese is the secret to the creamy, custard-like texture that makes these egg bites taste like the Starbucks version. Once blended, it melts right into the eggs — you won’t taste it, but you’ll notice how soft and fluffy the egg bites turn out.
- Shredded Gruyere Cheese – Gruyère gives these egg bites a rich, slightly nutty flavor similar to Starbucks’ classic version. Monterey Jack is a more affordable option that melts beautifully and works just as well.
- Salt – Salt enhances the flavors of the eggs, cheese, and bacon. A little goes a long way to balance everything out without overpowering the dish.
- Pepper – Black pepper adds a mild kick and rounds out the savory flavor. Adjust to taste depending on how much spice your family prefers.
How to Make Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe
Step 1 – Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper together in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2 – Then pour into a bowl and stir in the shredded gruyere cheese.
Step 3 – Pour this mixture evenly into the muffin cups. Fill each tin approximately 2/3 of the way full as the eggs will rise as they cook.
Step 4 – Add Bacon – Top each egg bite with the chopped bacon and gently press them down with a spoon. So they are in the egg mixture and not just on top. Then bake egg bites for about 30 minutes.
Variations & Substitutions
These egg bites are a great way to use up leftover vegetables, cheese, or cooked meat at the end of the week.
- Change the Meat – Use crumbled sausage instead of bacon. Or try both for meat lovers. You can also use diced up ham.
- Omit the Meat – If you don’t have any meat, a meat free option turned out great.
- Add in Vegetables – Add diced onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green pepper, green onion, mushroom, spinach, basil, broccoli, and more. We like adding any chopped up vegetables that we have on hand.
- Change the Cheese – Cheddar, mozzarella, swiss cheese, cream cheese, colby and pepper jack make great options. We have even used feta cheese for delicious flavor.
- Egg White – You can also make these with just egg whites to lower the calorie.
- Top with Hot Sauce – We love to drizzle the egg bites with hot sauce or ketchup.
- Baking Dish – If you do not have a muffin pan, you can spread the egg mixture into a 8×8 baking dish. You can even make them in the instant pot with the trivet insert.
Can you Make Ahead?
These are the perfect breakfast to make ahead. If you are planning your meals for the week, add these egg bites to the list. The ingredients are simple and you can definitely change them to what you have on hand.
The store in the refrigerator easily or you can freeze them too.
Can I use a Regular Size Muffin Pan?
Yes, we used the regular size muffin pan when we made the copycat egg bites. Make sure you grease the pan for ease of removing them. But you can also use a silicone muffin to be able to poo the egg bites out.
Storage & Freezer Instructions
- Fridge – Refrigerate any leftover egg bites in an airtight container for up to 5 days. We love this great recipe. They cook perfectly in the muffin cups and work great in the refrigerator.
- Freezer – For best results, wrap egg bites individually before freezing to prevent freezer burn and make grab-and-go breakfasts even easier. Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container.
- Reheat – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave for 50-60 seconds. No need to thaw them out before reheating. Remove the amount you are going to eat or serve and place them on a microwave safe plate. If reheating from frozen, cover loosely with a paper towel to prevent splatter and keep the egg bites moist. Heat for about a minute and your breakfast is done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is a very popular recipe. In fact, we think our homemade version is actually better than the original Starbucks egg bites
They will stay fresh for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. However, you can freeze them.
You can microwave egg bites. I also like to reheat them in the air fryer or in the oven.
Cottage cheese helps create a creamy, custard-like texture when blended with eggs. You don’t taste it, but it makes the egg bites softer and more like the Starbucks version.
Starbucks Egg Bites
Equipment
- Muffin tin
Ingredients
- 6 Large Eggs
- 4 slices Bacon (cooked and finely chopped)
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Gruyere Cheese
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin generously with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper together in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Then pour into a bowl and stir in the shredded gruyere cheese.
- Pour this mixture evenly into the muffin tins. Fill each tin approximately 2/3 of the way full as the eggs will rise as they cook.
- Top each egg bite with the chopped bacon and gently press them down with a spoon so they are in the egg mixture and not just on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are set.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the egg bites rest for 5-10 minutes. Gently remove the egg bites from the pan with a spoon and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
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We love hearing from you! If you make these copycat Starbucks Egg Bites, leave a star review or comment and tell us which variation your family loved most.
Can you freeze these?
Stef – Yes, these freeze great! Let the egg bites cool completely. Place on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour and then transfer them to a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Generally, I reheat in the microwave from the freezer for about 50-60 seconds until defrosted and heated through.
Not interested in using cottage cheese. Any other suggestions for the right consistency, taste, and texture?
Tasha – I haven’t tested it yet but I think ricotta cheese or greek yogurt would work great as well. Let me know how they turn out!
Should these be like a custard texture when eating them ? It that normal?
Yes, mine have a slight custard texture so I think that this is normal. I love the texture of them!
Delicious and easy to make. Keeps well in refrigerator
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Ginger! Thank you so much for sharing and for the positive review!
Perfect egg bites every time. I just use cheddar and use different toppings each time – green onion, bacon bits, pepper, mushroom.
KM – Love all the toppings you can use! So glad it’s a hit!
I added garlic powder, onion powder, fresh spinach and breakfast sausage to these. I also doubled the recipe and it made 24 egg bites.
Megan – Thank you so much for the positive review and for sharing your changes to the recipe. I hope you enjoyed it!
These are soooo good and easy! Perfect at home replacement for Starbucks!
Amy – We love the money and time saved! Thanks for your comment!
Just made 1/2 recipe to see how the are. Excellent! I’ll be making full recipe & freeze some
Leeann – That’s great! So glad you enjoyed and love the idea to freeze some!
These will be a great breakfast for early mornings, either for people heading out the door to work or also for teenagers heading out to early morning summer athletic practices. They were super easy to make, and the directions were easy to follow.
Denise – Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Do you use regular or lowfat cottage cheese?
I use full fat cottage cheese but either will work.
My family absolutely loves these! You can jazz them up with sausage, feta, cayenne ect…
Frankie – Yum! Those ideas sound fabulous.
Fam loved these
I’ve never commented on anything before but I was so impressed I had to! These are so good and yes better than starbs! I did add some sauteed onions to the bottom of the muffin cup( silicone cups came right out) because I love them in my egg bites. Already sharing with everybody. Thank you ?
Connie – Wahoo! That’s great. So glad you love them!
Good but probably would be better if I used Shredded Gruyere Cheese (as the recipe calls)
instead of Gouda ughhh..
Thank you for sharing. yes, I love this recipe with Gruyere but I bet Gouda was delicious too!
such and easy and yummy recipe!
I love this Starbucks dupe recipe!!! Easy and saves me so much money vs running to Starbucks to grab egg bites.
Mmm so yummy
Tasted so similar, and was cheaper than Starbucks!
Taste the exact same! No more getting take out!!
I love these at Starbucks. Now, I make them at home!
Fantastic recipe! Everything came together beautifully.
These are amazing! Came out perfect.
Love making these but are they freezable so I can make a bigger batch?
Yes, they freeze great! Place them in a freezer safe bag or container and they should freeze for up to 3 months.
These egg bites turned out wonderfully! Actually perfect!! And they taste so great. I froze them and would take out one or two at a time, microwave them and then have a yummy, healthy breakfast! I’m going to make my next ones with spinach, onions, garlic and whatever else sounds good that I have in the fridge.
Woohoo! I love hearing that! Thank you so much for sharing Melody! Thank you for the positive review.
Best egg muffin recipe I’ve tried! I make them almost every single week for an easy breakfast before school and work. I’ve noticed they cook way better in a silicone muffin tin than a normal one.
I love hearing this and I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and thank you so much for the positive review!
Can I sub cottage cheese for dairy free Greek yogurt?
Kasey – I haven’t tested this yet but I think that it will work. The muffins might have a different texture but I think that they will still taste amazing. Let me know how they turn out!
Silly question, are these meant to be made in the mini muffin pans or regular size ones?? I’m making them today!!
Not a silly question at all! I use the regular size muffin tin when making these.
Made this recipe. When I baked, I placed a pan of water on the lower oven rack for steaming while cooking. One step closer to the copycat. ?
Oh great idea! Thank you for sharing and thank you for the positive review.
Eager to make this, thanks for the recipe!
Would you please provide instructions on how to make these using an instant pot? I have silicone egg bite molds and am an IP novice.
I hope you try them out Lydia! Sorry, I haven’t tried making them in the Instant Pot yet, so I can’t provide directions on that yet. But this is definitely something I want to try in the future!
Do you use the dry cottage cheese or other?
I just used regular cottage cheese
These are so good. I made half following the recipe and half with spinach, roasted peppers and tomatoes. This is such a delicious addition to the meal prep and SO easy!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Patricia – Thank you for the positive review!
I’ve used many egg bite recipes and these are the best. They freeze and reheat very well. I’m making another double recipe today. Maybe I’ll try adding some red and green bell peppers for Christmas color. 🙂
Wonderful idea Gerald. I’m so glad you enjoy this recipe!
Flavor is amazing but my bites fell in the middle so the texture is off. Any tips on how to help this next time?
Mine always fall in the middle a little bit as well. The can be caused by too make air bubbles in the mixture. Letting the mixture sit for a bit in the muffin tin before baking can help prevent this.
Excited to try! Silly question but how long would you think these would keep in the fridge? Thank you!
They should keep for up to 5 days refrigerated in an air tight container.
Best recipe ever! Absolutely delicious ?
Delicious! I’m adding pico de gallo and cilantro next time.
Yum! That sounds delicious!
These are 5 star plus, the closest to Starbucks, absolutely deliciously amazing!!? Thank you for sharing ?
For those of you who freeze these, what do you recommend for rewarming? How long in the microwave? Lower power?
Stephanie – I would reheat at 50% power in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through from frozen.
These are FABULOUS!! Such a time saver and so much healthier than a drive thru option!! Definitely a breakfast staple in my house!!! 5/5 STARS??????
I’m so happy you love it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
I put the filled muffin tin on a sheet pan then added water to create a water bath and the silky texture was spot on with no browning or anything on the egg cups. Worked great! (Also, subbed cheddar for Gruyère since that’s what I had.)
So glad it worked~ Thanks for sharing!
Sooo good and easy. Switched out cheese for cheddar. No meat. Chopped 10 oz package of frozen spinach chopped. Garlic powder and a pinch of dry mustard. Delightful! Thanks for the recipe.
So glad you enjoyed it Jeannie – Thanks for sharing!
These are amazing!! I did add some chopped spinach. Cooked for 20 minutes and they did not stick to my muffin pan. This will be my go to recipe for these from now on! Thank you for sharing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!
I made in silicone mini muffin trays and added a pan of hot water underneath. They still took 20min and were so light and fluffy!
How much is one serving? Is it two egg bites?
Yes two egg bites is one serving.
These taste exactly like the Starbucks egg bites! So tasty. And easy! I also chopped up a couple of scallions and added them to the egg mixture.
Can these be frozen? If so, for how long? I’m trying to find freezer stuff for my husband to just grab and go in the mornings.
Yes, they freeze great in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Are the nutritional facts for one or two egg bites?
Thanks 🙂
The nutritional information is for 2 Egg Bites.
These egg bites are delicious. I did use about 1/4 cup of sour cream in the blender. So it took a little longer in the oven, 5-15 minutes, as the tins were pretty full. I’ve learned to use recipes that have cottage cheese and something to make it creamy too. You can blend the cheese, can use 1 cup Cheddar in blender and sprinkle Ementhaler cheese and just sprinkle on the top
Hello,
Was curious is it two egg bites per serving right. Just like Starbucks. Thanks Chris
We did one egg bite for 1 serving.
Very good and easy.
These egg bites are great. We like things with quite a few spices so I make ours with no salt but a generous amount of black peppers, Italian spices and grated parmesan cheese as well as all the ingredients in the recipe. These have become a favorite to make ahead and warm up to go with everyone to eat on their way to morning destinations.
These are great and taste so much like Starbucks version! Next time, I might omit the salt, but very tasty! My 2 year old couldn’t get enough, thank you!
So delicious.. I have been wanting to try this recipe for awhile! So glad I did!
I used garlic powder, salt, pepper blend.. for spice…
I lined my muffin tin and sprayed the liners… Much needed.
Cooked exactly 25 min. Perfect !
Great recipe.
With the Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites recipe, is there anything else that can be used in place of the cottage cheese? Recipe sounds good and I would like to try it but I do not to cottage cheese 🙁
Awaiting your reply, thank you for your time!
You can use any kind of cheese instead of cottage cheese. Thank you!