Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites
These homemade copycat Starbucks egg bites are rich, creamy, and packed with protein. Made with eggs, cottage cheese, Gruyère, and crispy bacon, they have that soft, custardy texture you love from Starbucks without needing a sous vide machine. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or a quick breakfast on the go.6
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¾ cup freshly shredded Gruyère cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Place a deep pan of hot water on the lower rack.
- Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan.
- Cook the bacon until crisp, drain, and chop.
- Blend eggs, cottage cheese, Gruyère, Monterey Jack, cornstarch, salt, and pepper for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth.
- Divide the bacon among the muffin cups.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bacon, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake on the middle rack for 25 to 35 minutes until just set and the centers reach 160°F.
- Cool for 5 minutes, carefully remove, and serve warm.
- Recipe Notes: Use freshly shredded cheese and full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest results. Avoid overbaking. For meal prep, refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (2 egg bites). Calculated using typical full-fat cottage cheese, cheese, eggs, and thick-cut bacon. Values vary by brand and portion size.
Calories
260
Protein
20 g
Total Fat
19 g
Carbohydrates
3 g
Saturated Fat
9 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugar
2 g
Sodium
610 mg