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Copycat Starbucks Bacon Egg Bites

5 from 1 vote
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded (plus extra for topping)
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tsp hot sauce optional
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Nonstick spray for muffin tin

Equipment

  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Step 1 – Prepare the Oven & Bacon. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Cook bacon until crisp, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
  2. Step 2 – Blend the Egg Base. In a blender or food processor, puree cottage cheese until smooth. Add eggs, Gruyere, hot sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Blend until creamy and lump-free.
  3. Step 3 – Create a Steam Bath. Bring water to a boil. Pour into a casserole dish and place it on the bottom rack of the oven.
  4. Step 4 – Assemble & Bake. Pour egg mixture into muffin tin, filling almost to the top. Sprinkle with extra Gruyere and crumbled bacon. Bake 20–25 minutes, until set and no longer jiggly.
  5. Cool slightly before removing from the pan.

Notes

🥡 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Freezer: Wrap individually, freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat: Microwave 30–60 seconds until warmed through.