Oven Baked Starbucks Egg Bites
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Use this Oven Baked Starbucks Egg Bites recipe for make sous vide style egg bites in the oven! The trick is to make a steam bath in the oven so the egg bites get extra fluffy.
Make the fluffy sous vide Starbucks egg bites at home in your oven!
Do you love the bacon and gruyere Starbucks egg bites? I do too, but I was sick of paying their expensive prices.
I knew I could make them at home for cheaper, but I needed to figure out how to get them smooth and fluffy. After some testing, I realized that if I blended eggs with cottage cheese and then steamed the egg bites in my oven, they turned out perfectly rich and fluffy.
How do you steam in an oven?
In order for these oven baked egg bites to be extra fluffy you need to partially steam them. You can created a steam bath in your oven by pouring boiling water on a baking sheet.
Place the egg bites on the middle rack in the oven. Then, place a baking sheet on the lowest rack in the oven.
Pour boiling water on the baking sheet and close the oven. As the egg bites bake they will also be filled with steam.
What kitchen tools will I need to make these Starbucks egg bites?
- 12 slot muffin tin
- Blender
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons
What ingredients will I need to make this Starbucks egg bites recipe?
- Spray oil
- Eggs or egg whites
- Cottage cheese or cream cheese
- Salt
- Bacon
- Shredded gruyere cheese
Can I use cream cheese instead of cottage cheese?
Yes! You can use an 8oz brick of cream cheese instead of the cottage cheese for this baked egg bite recipe.
What else can I mix into these baked egg bites?
My favorite flavor of the Starbucks egg bites are the bacon and gruyere sous vide egg bites so I usually make those. There are so many other egg bite flavor combinations you can make.
- Roasted red pepper and feta
- Broccoli cheddar
- Spinach, tomato, and goat cheese
- Mushroom and herb
Can I make Starbucks egg white bites?
Yes! To make these egg bites with egg whites just swap 2 cups of egg whites for the 9 full eggs and follow the rest of the instructions.
Let’s make Oven Baked Starbucks Egg Bites!
Step 1: Prepare egg bites
To begin, preheat oven to 350F and spray a 12 slot muffin tin with a spray oil. Add eggs, cottage cheese and salt to a blender.
Blend until a smooth mixture remains. Then, add 1/2 strip of bacon cut in half again to each of the muffin slots.
Add the cheese to the muffin pan on top of the bacon. Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the muffin pan, filling each pan evenly.
Step 2: Prepare a steam bath in the oven
Next, carefully prepare the steam bath by placing a baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven. Boil water on the stove top and carefully pour the boiling water onto the baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake the egg bites
Then, place the muffin tin on the middle rack of the oven. Close the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven. Turn off the heat and allow the baking sheet to cool before removing it from the oven.
Allow the egg bites to cool slightly then remove from the muffin tin and enjoy!
Storage and reheating
Store the egg bites in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in an air fryer or under the broiler in the oven until golden brown.
Looking to make a full breakfast spread? Make a batch of protein waffles to serve alongside these egg bites.
Check out these other delicious egg bite recipes!
- Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Egg Bites
- Dairy Free Egg Bites
- Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
- Broccoli and Cheddar Egg Bites
- Sausage and Jalapeño Egg Bites
Have you tried the new Potato Cheddar and Chive Bakes from Starbucks? Then you need to try this homemade potato cheddar chive bake recipe!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
Oven Baked Starbucks Egg Bites
Make fluffy sous vide Starbucks egg bites in your oven!
Ingredients
- 9 large eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 strips cooked bacon
- 2/3 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 12 slot muffin tin with a spray oil. Add eggs, cottage cheese and salt to a blender. Blend until a smooth mixture remains.
- Add 1/2 strip of bacon cut in half again to each of the muffin slots. Add the cheese to the muffin pan on top of the bacon. Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the muffin pan, filling each pan evenly.
- Carefully prepare the steam bath by placing a baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven. Boil water on the stove top and carefully pour the boiling water onto the baking sheet. Place the muffin tin on the middle rack of the oven. ** Wear proper heat protective oven mitts while doing this
- Close the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the muffin tin from the oven. Turn off the heat and allow the baking sheet to cool before removing it from the oven.
- Allow the egg bites to cool slightly then remove from the muffin tin and enjoy!
Jennifer says
These were ok, but I wouldn’t make them again. I have made a different recipe for ones made in a mold in instant pot that turned out much better. These did not come out clean, fell apart some, and were a little too salty.
Anita jolley says
Excellent flavor! Comes together nicely. Make sure the egg mixture covers the bacon and cheese. Mine came out okay, but they were top heavy and the bottoms of the muffins were empty. Still tasted great! I would tap the muffin tin on the counter top a few times before baking!
Madeline says
Thanks for that update Anita!! I agree that sometimes the mix ins aren’t evenly distributed. Banging on the counter is a good idea to try
Rikki Haskins says
Perfect
Madeline says
thank you!
Julia says
Can this recipe be doubled if I can fit 2 muffin tins in my oven? Thank you!
Madeline says
Hi there! Yes!
Brittany says
Made these and they were perfect. Curious how many calories are in one?
Madeline says
Hi Brittany! It totally depends on the brands of cottage cheese, gruyere, and bacon you use so I would recommend plugging the info into a calculator on your own. https://cronometer.com/ is a good one
Jami Renee White says
Can these be frozen? I made them and they’re delicious but it makes a lot.
Madeline says
Yep! You can freeze them in an airtight container and keep them for up to three months. They can be reheated in an oven or microwave.
Jen R says
I’ve done this with Soy chorizo, bacon, spinach…you can use this base recipe & add in all sorts of yummy things. I make on repeat and freeze.
Madeline says
Yum! Sounds like a delicious combo!
NTroost says
I made these for a women’s brunch and they turned out fantastic and I received many compliments on them. They are so easy to make and the recipe lends itself to many variations (I made these but also some vegetarian options). Thank you for the recipe and for the time you put in to test and make it just right. Delicious!!
Madeline says
Aww, yay!! So glad these were a hit for your brunch.
B L says
These are perfection!
Madeline says
Thank you so much!
Katie says
I have to say, the texture turned out pretty great on these – great combo of cottage cheese and the water bath! They freeze and reheat *fairly* well, only a slight texture change. I think next time I’d make 16 bites because batter for 12 overfilled each cup and they puffed up and cracked/browned a bit too much during baking. I might also use silicone or line the tins because removal was really messy… or should I wait until they are fully cooled?! Anyways, room to play but this is a great template.
Madeline says
glad to hear they almost fit your standards! I personally use silicone liners for easy removal
Kara Kilzer says
I have made this recipe a few times now, this last time I skipped the steam portion just because I was short on time and they were still fluffy and delicious. 10/10. These literally last 2-3 mornings in my house.
Madeline says
So glad to hear that. Thanks, Kara!
Karen says
Can these be reheated in the microwave from the refrigerator? How long to microwave? I want to make these for a meal train I’m doing.
Madeline says
Hi Karen! Yes, these can be reheated in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds and then add more time if needed.
Julie says
So delicious!! Even better when you air fry them to reheat!
Madeline says
Awesome. Thanks, Julie!!
Janice says
If I have the option of either, should I use bake or convection bake?
Madeline says
regular bake
Elizabeth Drury says
Better than starbucks IMO and so much cheaper!
Madeline says
Aww I am so glad you think so! Thanks, Elizabeth!
Jessica Bartell says
I’ve been making these weekly for awhile now and they are a major hit every time. My “filling” is whatever I happen to have on hand that week but they are consistently delicious. I think the key is to not overfill the muffin tin with filling/cheese. I even used sour cream once because I didn’t have cottage cheese and that was yummy too! I reduce the salt by half for our personal taste. Thanks for a great recipe, it’s a keeper in our house.
Madeline says
Wonderful!! Thanks, Jessica!
Mimi says
So delicious and easy to make! This recipe is everything.
Madeline says
YAY! Thanks, Mimi!
Nicold says
Love these!
Can we freeze them?
Madeline says
Yes! You can freeze them in an airtight container and keep them for up to three months. They can be reheated in an oven or microwave.