Description
Craving Starbucks egg bites but don’t want to splurge daily? This easy, customizable Egg Bite Recipe delivers soft, fluffy, protein-packed bites right from your oven—no fancy sous vide required! Perfect for breakfast meal prep, these savory snacks are made with blended eggs, cottage cheese, and your favorite add-ins like bacon, veggies, or cheese. Whether you’re keto, vegetarian, or dairy-free, this recipe adapts to your lifestyle.
Ingredients
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6 large eggs
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¾ cup cottage cheese (whole milk)
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¼ cup whole milk or heavy cream
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½ cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or mozzarella)
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup sautéed spinach or chopped roasted red peppers (optional)
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¼ cup cooked and crumbled beef bacon (optional)
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Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly grease a non-stick muffin tin or silicone mold with cooking spray or olive oil.
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In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and frothy.
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Add shredded cheese and any optional add-ins (like veggies or bacon) to each muffin cup.
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Pour egg mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
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(Optional) For extra fluffiness, place the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with 1 inch of hot water to create a water bath.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the centers are just set and slightly puffed.
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Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove and serve warm or store for later.
Notes
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Reheat in the microwave (30–45 sec from fridge; 60–75 sec from frozen).
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Try variations like vegetarian (spinach & feta), spicy southwest (jalapeño & cheddar), or dairy-free (vegan cheese + almond milk).
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Avoid overbaking to maintain creamy texture—check doneness at the 18-minute mark.
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For perfect results, sauté any watery veggies like mushrooms or spinach before adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfas
- Method: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg bites
- Calories: ~100 kcal
- Fat: ~7g
- Carbohydrates: ~2g
- Protein: ~ 9g