Description
Creamy and protein-packed, these homemade Better Than Starbucks Egg Bites deliver coffee shop luxury right in your kitchen. Silky sous vide-style texture meets simple ingredients, offering a delicious morning protein boost you can master with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gruyere, or Swiss)
Vegetables and Extras:
- ½ cup cooked bacon or ham, crumbled
- ½ cup sauteed mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature, ensuring an even cooking environment for delicate egg bites.
- Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by coating with a light layer of cooking spray or inserting silicone liners for easy removal.
- Transform eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, cream, salt, and pepper into a silky smooth mixture using a high-powered blender, creating an airy and light texture.
- Distribute the liquid egg blend carefully into each muffin cavity, filling approximately three-quarters of the way to allow room for rising and mix-ins.
- Personalize the egg bites by gently folding in complementary ingredients like crispy bacon pieces or diced vegetables, ensuring even distribution throughout the cups.
- Create a gentle steaming environment by placing the muffin tin inside a larger baking pan filled with hot water, which helps maintain moisture and promotes uniform cooking.
- Transfer the water bath with the egg bites to the preheated oven, allowing them to cook for 25-30 minutes until they’re set yet retain a slight jiggle in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the egg bites rest for a few minutes, which helps them firm up and makes removal easier.
- Carefully extract the egg bites from the tin and serve warm, enjoying their cloud-like texture and personalized flavor combinations.
Notes
- Customize mix-ins effortlessly by swapping ingredients like sundried tomatoes, spinach, or different cheese varieties to match personal taste preferences.
- Achieve ultra-smooth texture by blending ingredients for at least 30-45 seconds, ensuring no lumpy cottage cheese remains.
- Store leftover egg bites in airtight containers for up to 4 days, reheating gently in microwave or air fryer to maintain moisture and prevent rubbery texture.
- Make recipe keto-friendly by using full-fat dairy products and adding low-carb vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini as mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 550 mg