Starbucks Egg Bites
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Starbucks Egg Bites
Description
Starbucks Egg Bites are made by blending whole eggs with cottage cheese, salt, and pepper to form a creamy base, then mixing in shredded Gruyere cheese. The mixture is poured into a greased muffin tin and sprinkled with cooked, crumbled bacon on top before baking. Baking at 350°F for about 25 to 30 minutes creates a set egg texture with a gently browned top where the bacon sits. The cottage cheese helps give a smoother, less dense crumb compared to plain baked eggs.
The finished egg bites offer a delicate balance of creamy interior and slightly crispy bacon topping. Removing them after a short cool-down period makes it easy to handle and serve. They can be enjoyed as a portable breakfast, a quick protein snack, or added alongside other dishes.
Though this recipe lacks extra seasonings, the salt and pepper with Gruyere's mild nuttiness enhance the gentle egg flavor. Using fresh ingredients and watching for doneness starting early is key to avoid overcooking, which could toughen the texture. These bites reheat well, making them good for meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 6 egg large
- 5 lices Bacon crumbled, cooked
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 1/4 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and sit aside.
- In a blender combine eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper and blend until well combined.
- Pour mixture into a large bowl and mix in gruyere cheese.
- Fill muffin tins (or silicone molds) ⅔ full with mixture and place cooked bacon on top of egg mixture.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes or until eggs are cooked. Watch egg bites starting at the 20 minute mark.
- Remove muffin pan from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Remove egg bites from muffin tin and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12egg bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 269mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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