If you’ve ever stopped at Starbucks for breakfast, chances are you’ve tried their famous sous vide egg bites—creamy, cheesy little cups of protein-packed goodness. The only downside? They’re pricey and disappear way too fast.

The good news is you can make them at home with simple ingredients—no fancy sous vide machine required.

Thanks to a clever blend of cottage cheese, Gruyère, and Monterey Jack, these baked egg bites have the same soft, custard-like texture as the original, but for a fraction of the cost.

Perfect for meal prep, these bites are quick, portable, and endlessly customizable. Once you try them, you might never wait in a Starbucks line again.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Budget-friendly: Save big by making a dozen at home instead of $5 for two.
• Creamy & soft: The cottage cheese gives them that signature velvety texture.
• Meal-prep friendly: They store beautifully and reheat in seconds.
• Customizable: Swap in your favorite meats, cheeses, or veggies.

Ingredients (Makes 12 egg bites)

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
• ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• A dash of hot sauce (optional, but recommended)
• 3–4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the oven
   Preheat to 300°F. Place a baking dish filled halfway with water on the lower rack—this creates steam to mimic sous vide.
2. Blend the mixture
   In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheeses, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth.
3. Assemble the bites
   Grease a muffin tin well (or use silicone). Pour the mixture into each cup, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle bacon on top.
4. Bake gently
   Place the muffin tin on the middle rack, above the water bath, and bake 20–25 minutes, until just set.
5. Cool & serve
   Let rest 5 minutes before removing. Enjoy warm, or store for later.

Variations to Try

• Veggie Delight – Swap bacon for sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or peppers.
• Spicy Southwest – Add jalapeños, cumin, and top with salsa.
• Protein Boost – Use turkey sausage or shredded chicken instead of bacon.

Storing & Reheating

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a bag. Keeps for 2 months.
• Reheat: Microwave 30–60 seconds (add 30 more if frozen).

Recipe Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 egg bites

These Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites are creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein—without the Starbucks price tag. Baked low and slow with a steam bath, they’re the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings.

The Best Baked Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe

If you’ve ever grabbed a bite at Starbucks and thought, “Wow, I could eat these egg bites every single day,” you’re not alone. But at around five bucks a pop (pack of 2), that habit adds up fast.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
• ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• A dash of hot sauce optional, but recommended!
• 3-4 strips bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled

Method

 

1. Preheat & Prepare – Set your oven to 300°F. Place a baking dish filled halfway with water on the lower rack to create steam.
2. Blend – In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheeses, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth.
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4. Assemble – Grease a muffin tin well. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the cups, about three-quarters full. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top. (This copycat Starbucks Egg Bites recipe makes about 12 egg bites, assuming you’re using a standard muffin tin.)
5. Bake – Place the muffin tin on the middle rack (above the water dish) and bake for 20-25 minutes, until set.
6. Cool & Serve – Let the egg bites cool for 5 minutes before removing. Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for later.

Notes

Veggie Delight – Swap bacon for sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
Spicy Southwest – Add diced jalapeños and a pinch of cumin, and top with a dollop of salsa.
Protein Boost – Toss in cooked turkey sausage or shredded chicken.
How to Store and Reheat
Meal prep lovers, rejoice! These egg bites store beautifully.

Fridge: Keep them in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a bag. They’ll keep for about 2 months.