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    Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat)

    Published: Mar 29, 2024 · Modified: Feb 26, 2025 by Dorothy Bigelow · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    A stack of two egg bites cut in half, showing the fluffy middle and some bacon pieces.
    Round egg bites topped with crumbled bacon and green onion. The text reads: "Cottage cheese egg bites"
    A stack of egg bites filled with bacon and garnished with green onions.

    Have you been hooked on Starbucks' Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites? Try this homemade copycat recipe instead - no sous vide machine required!

    Two egg bites on a white plate, surrounded by more egg bites and strips of bacon.

    While I eat at home most of the time, one of my favorite things to grab when I'm out running errands is Starbucks' sous vide egg bites. They are savory, packed with protein, and super satisfying, so they check all the boxes for me. But there was one problem: the cost.

    While they are great as occasional treat, the price can add up over time if they become a daily habit. So I began to ask myself if there was a way I could make them at home.

    After experimenting with a base that I use to create my favorite breakfast casserole and reverse engineering the ingredients list, I found a way to make a great dupe in my own kitchen - no sous vide machine needed. I think you're going to love them as much as we do!

    Why You'll Love Them:

    1. So much cheaper. Making this copycat recipe costs much less money than stopping at the drive-thru every morning!
    2. Great for meal prep. Since these bacon egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, they make a great make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings.
    3. Protein-packed. Made with both cottage cheese and eggs, these are a great source of satisfying protein. They are also low carb, keto, and gluten-free.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients needed to make cottage cheese egg bites: eggs, cottage cheese, cheese, bacon, seasonings, and heavy cream.
    • Eggs: Fresh eggs work best and are packed with protein!
    • Cheese: You can use just gruyere cheese, or a blend of Monterey Jack and gruyere - which is what the Starbucks version has.
    • Cottage cheese: I recommend a good quality cottage cheese with a thick consistency. Good culture is a great option, but any kind will work.
    • Heavy cream: This provides a creaminess and helps to create a nice texture without the use of cornstarch.
    • Bacon: You'll also need about ⅔ cup of crumbled bacon - about 6 slices.
    • Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and some cayenne.

    Check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and the quantities needed. 

    Equipment

    • Muffin tin (or silicone egg bite molds)
    • Baking dish
    • Blender (or food processor)

    How to Make Egg Bites in the Oven

    Blending together eggs, cottage cheese, and cheese, then pouring them into muffin cups with bacon to bake until cooked through.
    1. Add the eggs, cottage cheese, gruyere (and Monterey Jack cheese - if desired), heavy cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne to a blender or food processor.
    2. Blend on high until completely smooth.
    3. Pour the egg mixture into greased muffin cups, filling them about ¾ of the way through.
    4. Sprinkle the bacon crumbles on top of each egg bite, then use a spoon to gently stir them in.
    5. Garnish with chopped green onion (if using).
    6. Bake in an oven that has been prepared with a baking dish full of water and preheated to 325ºF (163ºC). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites begin to pull away from the sides of the muffin pan. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

    Note: Add 3 cups of boiling water to an oven-safe baking dish (or roasting pan) and place it on the bottom oven rack. This will create a steamy environment in the oven, which helps to emulate the texture of the famous Starbucks egg bites.

    A muffin pan filled with egg bites and topped with bacon.

    Expert Tips

    • Use a water bath. To create a mock sous vide effect in the oven, using a water bath is recommended. Since we are using a muffin pan, a baking dish full of hot water is added to the oven to create a moist environment.
    • Whole eggs work best. I've tried egg whites before, and while they do *work* they don't taste quite as good as the Starbucks egg white bites, so I think there is some factory magic that happens there. The best results come from fresh, whole eggs.
    • Blend until smooth. In order to get that silky texture you really need to blend the cottage cheese and egg mixture until completely smooth. This is easily done in a good quality blender or food processor.
    A stack of three egg cups filled with bacon and garnished with green onion.

    Instant Pot Instructions

    1. Sprinkle a small amount of the chopped bacon into each well of an Instant Pot egg bite silicone mold.
    2. Spray the molds lightly with non-stick cooking spray, then fill them ¾ of the way with the blended egg and cheese mixture.
    3. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot (1 ½ cups if it is an 8 quart model) and add the trivet.
    4. Stack the egg bite molds (covered with a lid or foil) and secure the lid in a locked position.
    5. Cook on manual (HIGH) pressure for 10 minutes.
    6. After the cooking time is up, allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before flipping the valve to "venting."
    7. Once the pin drops, indicating the pressure has completely been released, carefully open the lid away from your face.
    8. Remove the silicone molds from the Instant Pot and allow to cool for about 5-10 minutes. As they cool, they will deflate.
    9. Remove from the molds and serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

    Note: A full batch will use 2 egg bite molds. If you only have one, cut the recipe in half.

    Two egg bites on a plate garnished with cooked bacon and green onion.

    Variations

    With egg whites: While the texture of whole eggs is best, you can make this recipe with just egg whites if you want to. Just substitute the 7 eggs for 1 ⅓ cups of carton egg whites (or fresh separated whites).

    Roasted red pepper: Substitute the cheese for Monterey Jack, swap out the bacon for ½ cup of finely chopped roasted red pepper, and add a little hot sauce to taste.

    Substitutions

    • Cottage cheese. Even if you don't like cottage cheese, I promise you won't taste it in this recipe! But if you still REALLY can't stand the idea of it, you can use ricotta instead.
    • Bacon. Substitute the bacon for ⅔ cup of any of your favorite egg bite mix-ins such as sausage, kale, bell peppers, etc.
    • Heavy cream. This can be swapped out for milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, or softened cream cheese if you don't have heavy cream on hand.
    • Cornstarch. The original Starbucks ingredients list cornstarch and other fillers. If desired, add 2-3 teaspoons to create a more dense texture. If swapping out the heavy cream for milk or butter, I recommend adding some.

    Without a Muffin Pan

    I used a muffin pan to make this recipe since that's what most people have on hand, but there is another option. For the closest experience to the famous Starbucks sous vide egg bites WITHOUT the use of a sous vide machine, I recommend using silicone egg bite molds!

    These are most often used in an Instant Pot, but can be used in a water bath method in the oven if you prefer. Simply nest the filled egg bite molds in a deep baking dish full of boiling water, then bake as directed.

    A hand holding an egg bite garnished with crumbled bacon and green onion.

    Storing, Freezing and Meal Prep

    • Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
    • Reheat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until warmed through. Wrapping them in a paper towel first will yield the best results.
    • For a crispier result, reheat them in a toaster oven for 1-2 minutes.

    To Freeze:

    1. Place the cooked egg bites on a small baking sheet and place in the freezer.
    2. Once the individual bites are frozen, transfer them to a labeled freezer bag.
    3. Freeze for up to 3 months.
    4. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven from frozen (or thawed) until completely heated through.
    Two egg bites cut in half to show the dense texture.

    If you loved this recipe for Bacon and gruyère egg bites, let me know by leaving a 5-star review in the recipe card or comment below! You can also tag me on Instagram @dashfordinner.

    Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat)

    You're going to love this copycat version of Starbucks' Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites - no sous vide machine required!
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 bites
    Calories: 168kcal
    Author: Dorothy Bigelow

    Equipment

    • Muffin pan
    • Baking dish filled with hot water

    Ingredients

    • 7 large eggs room temperature
    • 1 cup cottage cheese
    • 1 cup shredded gruyère cheese (or a blend of Monterey Jack and gruyere)
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 2-3 teaspoons corn starch (optional)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
    • 2 tablespoons green onions thinly sliced (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325℉ (163ºC) and place a baking dish filled with 3 cups (750ml) of water on the bottom rack of the oven.
    • Spray or grease a muffin pan with oil or nonstick spray.
    • Add the eggs, cottage cheese, gruyère, cream, corn starch (if using), salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to a blender (or food processor). Blend the ingredients together until combined.
      A blender filled with eggs, cottage cheese, seasonings, and shredded cheese.
    • Pour the egg mixture into the muffin pan, filling the cups about ¾ full.
      A muffin pan with all of the wells filled with an egg mixture.
    • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon pieces onto the egg mixture in each of the muffin cups.
      A muffin pan that has each cup filled with an egg mixture and topped with crumbled bacon.
    • Use a spoon to gently stir the bacon pieces into the egg mixture so they aren’t all at the top.
      Pressing bacon down under an egg-based batter in a muffin pan.
    • Top the egg and bacon mixture with the sliced green onions.
      A muffin pan with all of the wells filled with an egg and bacon mixture and sprinkled with green onions.
    • Bake the egg bites at 325℉ for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and firm. The egg bites will pull away from the sides of the pan slightly when they are done.
      A muffin pan filled with egg bites and topped with bacon.
    • Let the egg bites cool for about 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
    • Serve warm and garnish with extra bacon bits if desired.
      Two egg bites on a white plate, surrounded by more egg bites and strips of bacon.

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    Notes

    Storage: Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. These are easily reheated in the microwave or can be reheated in the oven until heated through.
    Cheese: Starbucks lists both Monterey Jack and gruyere on the ingredients list of their famous egg bites, so you can use a blend of the two cheeses if desired (I do half and half).
    Freezing: Freeze the cooked egg bites by freezing individually on a pan and then transferring to an airtight bag or container.
    • The egg bites are good in the freezer for up to three months.
    • They can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments until heated through.
     
    Bacon: 6 slices of crumbled bacon is about ⅔ cup. You can substitute the bacon for the same amount of other breakfast meats like sausage or chopped ham or turkey. I like to prepare my bacon in batches using my oven-baked bacon method or my air fryer bacon method. 
    Egg whites: Substitute the 7 eggs for 1 ⅓ cups of carton egg whites (or fresh separated whites).
    Instant Pot Method: Pour the egg mixture into silicone egg bite molds made for the Instant Pot, filling them ¾ of the way. Stir in the bacon and green onion (if using) and cover the molds with a lid or foil. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Flip the valve to "venting" until all of the pressure has been released, then remove from the electric pressure cooker and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. 
    Substitutions:
    • The heavy cream may be replaced with milk or 2 tablespoons of melted butter. 
    • Use more cayenne pepper or top with hot sauce for a spicy egg bite.
    • You can use parmesan, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella in place of the gruyère cheese or experiment with your favorite blends of cheeses.
    • Add 2-3 teaspoons of cornstarch to create a more dense texture. 
     
    Additional notes:
    • The egg bites will puff up in the oven and then deflate once they are cooling.
    • The pan of water in the oven creates a steamy environment that makes the eggs super fluffy. It’s not required, but it is worth the extra step as it really does improve the texture of the eggs. The recipe works just fine when skipping this step, though.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Brealle

      December 27, 2024 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      I follows recipe exactly except I used mozzarella cheese instead because that’s what I had and no bacon but instead did probably a cup fresh packed spinach and they were great. The texture was exactly what I was looking for!! I will make again. Although I think I’d prefer a different cheese as listed above in recipe and bacon!

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