If you’ve ever treated yourself to the Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites, you know just how irresistible they are—creamy, custardy, and packed with smoky bacon flavor. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a sous-vide machine (or a Starbucks run) to enjoy them at home.

With just a handful of ingredients and a simple oven setup, you can whip up a batch of these melt-in-your-mouth egg bites that taste just as good—if not better—than the original.

These egg bites are perfect for busy mornings when you need a satisfying, handheld breakfast to keep you fueled. They’re freezer-friendly, great for meal prep, and far more budget-friendly than buying them from the coffee shop every day.

The secret lies in blending the cottage cheese and eggs into a silky-smooth base, then baking them in a steam-filled oven for that delicate, custardy texture Starbucks is known for.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Custard-Like Texture Without Sous-Vide – Thanks to a simple steam bath in the oven, these bites come out soft, creamy, and luxurious without any special equipment.

Meal Prep Friendly – Make a big batch ahead of time, store in the freezer, and reheat when you need a quick breakfast on the go.

Smoky, Cheesy Goodness – With Gruyere cheese and crispy bacon, every bite is savory, rich, and satisfying.

Faster (and Cheaper) Than Starbucks – Skip the drive-thru and enjoy the same flavor at home.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Cottage Cheese – The base that makes the texture unbelievably silky once blended.
• Gruyere Cheese – Adds a nutty, creamy richness inside and on top.
• Eggs – Eight whole eggs give the structure and flavor.
• Crispy Bacon – Cooked until golden and crunchy for the perfect topping.
• Hot Sauce – Optional, but adds a subtle kick.
• Salt & Pepper – To enhance the flavor.
• Cornstarch – Helps the bites set up while staying tender.

How to Make Starbucks Bacon Egg Bites

Step 1 – Prepare the Oven & Bacon
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Cook the diced bacon until crisp, then transfer it to paper towels to drain excess grease.

Step 2 – Blend the Egg Base
In a food processor or blender, whip the cottage cheese until completely smooth. Add the eggs, Gruyere cheese, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Blend until you have a creamy, lump-free mixture.

Step 3 – Create a Steam Bath
Bring water to a boil and pour it into a casserole dish. Place this dish on the bottom rack of the oven. This creates steam, which helps the egg bites cook gently and stay custardy.

Step 4 – Assemble & Bake
Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top. Add a pinch of extra Gruyere to each cavity, gently pressing it toward the center. Top with crumbled bacon. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and no longer jiggly.

Let them cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm, or let them cool completely before storing in the fridge or freezer for later.

Storage & Reheating Tips

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Microwave for 30–60 seconds, or until warmed through.

✨ And there you go—your own homemade batch of Starbucks-style Bacon Egg Bites that are creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon. Once you try these, you may never feel the need to grab them from the drive-thru again!

Copycat Starbucks Bacon Egg Bites

With just a handful of ingredients and a simple oven setup, you can whip up a batch of these melt-in-your-mouth egg bites that taste just as good—if not better—than the original.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Cottage Cheese – The base that makes the texture unbelievably silky once blended.
• Gruyere Cheese – Adds a nutty creamy richness inside and on top.
• Eggs – Eight whole eggs give the structure and flavor.
• Crispy Bacon – Cooked until golden and crunchy for the perfect topping.
• Hot Sauce – Optional but adds a subtle kick.
• Salt & Pepper – To enhance the flavor.
• Cornstarch – Helps the bites set up while staying tender.

Equipment

• Oven

Method

 

1. Step 1 – Prepare the Oven & Bacon
2. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Cook the diced bacon until crisp, then transfer it to paper towels to drain excess grease.
3. Step 2 – Blend the Egg Base
4. In a food processor or blender, whip the cottage cheese until completely smooth. Add the eggs, Gruyere cheese, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Blend until you have a creamy, lump-free mixture.
5. Step 3 – Create a Steam Bath
6. Bring water to a boil and pour it into a casserole dish. Place this dish on the bottom rack of the oven. This creates steam, which helps the egg bites cook gently and stay custardy.
7. Step 4 – Assemble & Bake
8. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top. Add a pinch of extra Gruyere to each cavity, gently pressing it toward the center. Top with crumbled bacon. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and no longer jiggly.
9. Let them cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm, or let them cool completely before storing in the fridge or freezer for later.

Notes

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheat: Microwave for 30–60 seconds, or until warmed through.

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