I wouldn’t say that I am a big-time Starbucks gal myself, however, I do find myself to be a huge fan of their sous vide egg bites — YUM. I’ve always been in awe of how creamy, fluffy and delicious they are! By far my favorite thing on the menu so I had to make my own Perfect Bacon-Gruyere Egg Bites.
Here, I have made an at-home rendition that is so easy and even more importantly, so delicious. The one thing you *must* though to make these egg bites is this Silicone Egg Bite Egg Mold. It’s the perfect ‘device’ to get perfect egg bites! I recommend buying 2 of the molds and doubling this recipe so you get 14 bites total, perfect for a healthy meal prep breakfast. A lot of recipes online make them in a muffin tin, but I found the end result to be more rubbery and not up to the Starbucks egg bite standard. Trust me, I tried these about 20 different ways…and the silicone egg mold is the key.
And I know you may be thinking: “Err, well I don’t have a sous vide.” You do not *have* to own a sous vide to make this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the recipe and you’ll see that I also provided a rendition of how to make them in the oven. They are definitely best when made with the sous vide and closest to the original Starbucks recipe but they still turn out great with my oven method! If you do choose to go with the “oven method” that I provided below, be sure to put the baking dish filled with water into the oven as it is preheating. It’s important that the water is already warmed/preheated before you add the egg bites to cook.
While these are perfect for a make-ahead breakfast to eat during any weekday, these are also great to add to your Mother’s Day Menu or even Easter Menu!!! So good!
Need some more make-ahead breakfast ideas, here are some of our favorites:
Sausage, Apple and Goat Cheese Frittata
Individual Breakfast Casseroles
Copycat Starbucks Bacon-Gruyere Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 3 strips of no-sugar bacon, cooked until crisp *I use Applegate brand
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
Sous Vide Method:
- First, attach your sous vide to the edge of a stock pot (that will fit the egg bite mold) and fill halfway with warm water. Preheat your sous vide to 185 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, in a high-powered blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyere cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper (if using). Blend on medium-high until very smooth.
- Finely dice your bacon and evenly distribute the bits in the bottom of each egg bite mold. Next, evenly distribute the egg mixture into each of the egg bite molds until just full. Place the silicone lid on the egg mold.
- When your sous vide is preheated and ready, using a sturdy spatula, carefully lower the egg mold into the water and cook until the egg bites have set, 25 to 45 minutes. *I know this is a wide range, but sometimes the egg bites take longer to set.. mine typically takes 25 minutes, you can check to see if the egg bites have set by simply jiggling the egg mold and making sure the tops are no longer liquidy.*
- When the cook time is complete, using a sturdy spatula carefully lift the egg mold from the water and set aside. Uncover and let cool for 10 minutes. To remove the egg bites from the mold, I carefully loosen up the edges using a mini-silicone spatula or butter knife around the edges of the cooked egg bit, then flip to remove from the mold onto a cutting board.
OVEN METHOD:
- Place the egg mold in an oven-safe baking dish and fill with water until halfway up the sides of the mold. Remove the mold and transfer the baking dish of water to the center rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (I don’t use convection bake here, I use regular bake). This will allow your water to preheat with the oven.
- Meanwhile, in a high-powered blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyere cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper (if using). Blend on medium-high until very smooth.
- Finely dice your bacon and evenly distribute the bits in the bottom of each egg bite mold. Next, evenly distribute the egg mixture into each of the egg bite molds until just full. Carefully open the oven and place the egg bites in the center of the baking dish of water. Bake *UNCOVERED* until the egg bites have just set, 35-45 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the oven and using two pairs of tongs, carefully lift the egg mold from the water in the baking dish (*I pop the silicone egg mold lid on top to make it easier to remove from the baking dish with the tongs). Let cool, *uncovered* for 10 minutes. To remove the egg bites from the mold, I carefully loosen up the edges using a mini-silicone spatula or butter knife around the edges of the cooked egg bit, then flip to remove from the mold onto a cutting board.
Instant Pot Method:
- In a high-powered blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyere cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper (if using). Blend on medium-high until very smooth.
- Finely dice your bacon and evenly distribute the bits in the bottom of each egg bite mold. Next, evenly distribute the egg mixture into each of the egg bite molds until a little less than full.
- Pour 1 cup of water into your instant pot, then place your wire trivet over the water. Place the lid (or cover with foil) on top of the egg mold and transfer into the instant pot on top of the trivet. Secure the lid and make sure the vent is closed. Press the 'steam' button and then set the timer for 10 minutes.
- When the cook time is complete, carefully turn the valve to release the pressure in the InstantPot. Once all the steam has released, carefully open the lid and using a sturdy spatula, remove the egg bites from the Instant Pot.
- Let cool, *uncovered* for 10 minutes. To remove the egg bites from the mold, I carefully loosen up the edges using a mini-silicone spatula or butter knife around the edges of the cooked egg bit, then flip to remove from the mold onto a cutting board.
172 Comments
Stephanie Hay
January 26, 2023 at 3:09 amCan I use the sous vide function on the instant pot?
Alex
January 26, 2023 at 12:16 pmI haven’t yet tried that, mine doesn’t have that function (it’s an older model), but I did provide a method using the instant pot that works so well!
Mer
January 17, 2023 at 4:06 amHi Alex! I’ve made these with oven method multiple times but just tried with new Sous vide. The silicone mold leaks and the egg mixture is all throughout the water. How do you lower yours into the pot and keep it stable and straight at the top?
Alex
January 18, 2023 at 5:21 pmI use a sturdy spatula and lower it into the pot, it kinda floats at the top when it’s cooking.
Dylan
January 4, 2023 at 6:31 pmHow is it better to use the silicon egg bite mold to sous vide than to use 4 oz. mason jars?
Alex
January 4, 2023 at 7:22 pmMason jars work just fine!! I use the molds to give it that starbucks look, but the flavor will be the same.
Cheyney L.
December 6, 2022 at 2:25 pmI’ve made these a handful of times and absolutely love them! How do you think they would be if I froze them and had them thaw out in the fridge overnight before heating them and eating? Do you think it’ll change the texture too much?
Alex
December 7, 2022 at 12:58 amI am not sure how they would freeze! I love them too, but I worry freezing eggs might lend to an odd consistency
Denney
December 3, 2022 at 2:48 pmHi Alex!
Thanks for the recipe! It took me a few attempts to get the eggs set just right, but once I did it was soo worth it! (Sous vide for me!)
I love the Starbucks egg white red pepper version and was going to try that variation next based off this recipe. Do you have any suggestions for ratios I should tweak since I won’t be using the yolks?
Alex
December 7, 2022 at 1:00 amGlad you enjoyed them! I have tried with the eggwhites and haven’t quite nailed that flavor down. The consistency definitely changes when you use egg whites.
K8
January 2, 2023 at 3:32 pmI was wondering the same thing!
Chloe
November 8, 2022 at 7:57 pmTried this recipe today and absolutely loved it! Great flavor and super easy in my opinion.
My only issue was that the texture still came out a little too “eggy” rather than smooth and custardy like they should be. Any advice? I’m thinking I either over- or under-blended? Or maybe because I used low fat cottage cheese? Any tips would be appreciated!!
Alex
November 11, 2022 at 2:16 pmHI! Glad you enjoyed! yes, maybe try regular cottage cheese next time to add a little more fat to the bites.
Danita
November 5, 2022 at 8:20 pmMade two batches today for my son’s weekly meal prep that we enjoy doing together. Used the Instant Pot method. They turned out perfect and taste great. They make a nice alternative to the boiled eggs we were doing each week.
Joanne W
November 3, 2022 at 10:05 pmI used silicone muffin pans, greased with bacon drippings, added chopped red pepper and onion, baked on a cookie sheet that I added boiled water to after putting in oven. Perfect after 40 mins. Made a double batch.
Arielle
October 17, 2022 at 4:46 pmI have tried this recipe multiple times in the sous vide. Water leaks into the mold every time and it just feels like a total waste of time, food, money and energy. What am I doing wrong?!?
Jason
December 5, 2022 at 6:37 pmI had the same issue. Ended up putting the mold in a vacuum sealed bag and then it worked. She doesn’t mention this in the recipe but there is no way the egg mold will keep water out without vacuum sealed bag. Little misleading but probably in attempt for you to use her affiliate link
Lani
October 15, 2022 at 4:02 pmJust made these using the instant pot method. They turned out perfectly! Delicious! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Alex
October 18, 2022 at 1:11 amThanks, Lani!
Jill
September 29, 2022 at 8:52 pmI used the oven method and they turned out perfectly!
Absolutely delicious!
Ordering a second pan to double the recipe.
Alex
September 30, 2022 at 5:35 pmSo glad to hear it!
Sara A
September 27, 2022 at 11:30 amDid you start your own timer from the time you hit Steam and close the lid on the instant pot? Or did you close and let it come to pressure then cook for ten minutes? I closed the lid and set the timer for ten minutes so it came to pressure which took about ten min and then cooked another ten. When I pulled them out they looked like mushrooms! I’m assuming I did it too long?
Alex
September 27, 2022 at 8:03 pmHi! when I hit the steam button on my IP, I set it to 10. That way the Instant pot does the work– and the timer doesn’t start until it comes to pressure.
They do come out a little puffed up when cooked in the IP, that is normal- they deflate while resting
Shanna Keeger
September 25, 2022 at 6:23 pmThese were great! Loved the texture. A little salty so next time I will omit the salt as all the cheese and bacon give it what it needs!
Estela Truzman
September 24, 2022 at 3:28 pmI tried the Instant Pot method but they didn’t set. I realized my Instant Pot model does not come to pressure when using the Steam function (my old one used to 😣). Have you tried these with the “pressure” function or the “Sous Vide” function of the instant pot? Thanks!
Alex
September 25, 2022 at 1:27 pmI haven’t tried the ‘pressure’ function on mine, and mine doesn’t have the sous vide option– but that one sounds like the way to go– but I don’t know time/and how that function works with IP since I haven’t used it yet.
Jessica
September 23, 2022 at 3:49 pmFollowed the IP directions exactly as written. Made sure to cover the egg bites pan. Did steam function on high for 10 min. Quick Released and let cool uncovered. They turned out PERFECT!
Alaina
September 22, 2022 at 4:00 pmWas very excited about these. Followed instructions and ingredients exactly for the IP method. After 10 min on steam function mine were still liquid. In the directions it said to release the pressure but mine didn’t come to pressure on this setting. Checked everything to make sure it was on right. Tried again and it still didn’t come to pressure on this setting. Finally I googled another recipe and she instructed to cook on high pressure. I did that and my IP came to pressure no problem. They were definitely over cooked due to the other attempts. Wondering if the steam function is the issue?
Alex
September 22, 2022 at 5:59 pmhuh that is interesting! I always use the ‘steam’ function on mine and it does still release pressure. I know a lot of IPs are different.
Elizabeth
August 28, 2022 at 6:30 pmThese are amazing and are going to save me so much money! Literally better than the Starbucks version
HOWEVER… if you use an instant pot you might need to leave them in there for way longer than the recipe calls for.
Initially, I steamed them on high for 10 mins, but they were straight goop when they came out, so I ended up steaming them for an additional 3 minutes and they still weren’t ready so I did another 6 minutes and let them do natural steam release and they came out amazing.
WHEN I MAKE THESE AGAIN I will probably try 15 minutes on HIGH steam, natural release for 5 minutes or so, and see how they are. They turned out amazing even though I had to pop them back in the instantpot a few extra times so don’t be afraid to play around with them 🙂 Alex you did it again these are great!
Shannon
August 24, 2022 at 7:20 pmCould you use this recipe with a mini cupcake baking sheet instead of the silicone one?
Katy
August 24, 2022 at 2:53 amOmg! These are awesome. I’ve made other recipes in the past in my Instant Pot and they were just inedible. This is the best recipe for egg bites. I did the steam method in my instant pot. I’m not a fan of Gruyère but it blends so well. Thank you – I have breakfast for the rest of the week and that makes this tired teacher happy.
Alex
August 27, 2022 at 11:32 pmSo glad it worked out for you, It seems the IP method is the easiest way to do them and best results.
Debbie
July 10, 2022 at 2:26 pmLove this recipe! Great to make and have in the fridge for myself or company. Mine were cooked at 35 minutes but just to be sure you can always use a digital thermometer – internal temp on eggs should be 160 degrees. If you are going to reheat in microwave later then they will cook a little more. Thank you for this convenient and versatile recipe!
Toni
June 5, 2022 at 2:32 amThis feels like a silly ask but for the sous vide, are you submerging the egg container in the water? Or floating it on top?
Alex
June 6, 2022 at 8:45 pmI just gently lower mine, and it usually floats to the top while it cooks.
Maddie
June 2, 2022 at 5:53 pmWhat is the calorie count on these?
Madison
September 23, 2022 at 3:01 pmPer 1 egg bite
145 cals
C:1.3
F:10
P:12.2
Jamie Feisal
May 11, 2022 at 1:28 pm‘Steam’ for 10 minutes in my instapot resulted in beautiful egg bites that ended up being completely raw in the middle….any suggestions or just increase the time?!? Should I do high pressure instead?
Mary
May 8, 2022 at 4:44 pmAttempt 2 in the IP was a much better outcome for me than the oven! Had to steam for 15 minutes instead of 10 but other than that, super happy with the results!!
Sherry Gedman
May 7, 2022 at 1:35 pmThe first time I made these was an epic fail. Super runny and undercooked. This time I preheated the pan with water for much longer, about half an hour and looked them for 35 min and let rest for 10. Much better outcome but did not pop out easily. I’m not giving up on these because they are super delicious.
Allison
May 2, 2022 at 11:42 amMy first attempt was pretty good but definitely not perfect. Preheated w/ water in bowl but after 45 min at 300 they appeared firm and did pop out smoothly, but cutting into about half of egg bite was still fairly runny and other half perfect texture. Thinking I will try 50 min next time, but also I think egg bite molds that are thinner would be easier! Very hard to tell how well these are cooked through because the tops of mine were starting to look WAY overcooked
Allison
May 2, 2022 at 11:43 amForgot to add that either way they were still delicious! Don’t skip the garlic powder!
Elizabeth
July 3, 2022 at 5:49 am300 is way too high, correct temp is 172 for 1 hr.
Lindsay
May 2, 2022 at 2:02 amHave you tried any other ingredient variations (ex: related red pepper flavor)? I’d love options for adding veggies!!
Thanks for creating this recipe!!
Alex
May 2, 2022 at 5:03 pmHi!! I’ve attempted the egg white/red bell pepper version twice now and haven’t quite mastered it!! will report back when
I nail it.
Sarah
July 24, 2022 at 11:56 pmI used roasted red peppers in oil instead of the bacon I blended them completely and they turned out great. Good flavor. Of course they were a pink/ orange color but that was fine with me !
Elizabeth
May 1, 2022 at 7:20 pmSo good and the recipe is so easy to follow. I did 15 min steam in the instant pot and they came out perfect.
Rebecca
May 1, 2022 at 6:57 pmAmazing recipe! Did the instant pot version and it turned out great.
Tip: for everyone trying the oven method and having to increasing cooking times, I recommend getting an oven thermometer! Since getting one I’ve realized my oven is never at the temperature it says it is and often needs way more time coming up to temp. The problem could be your oven isn’t actually pre-heated all the way!
Kaitlin
April 29, 2022 at 1:36 pmI spend so much money on Starbucks egg bites so I was thrilled to find this recipe! The texture is amazing and very close to the ones from Starbucks!
I made these using the oven method and didn’t have any issues! I baked them for the minimum amount of time suggested (35 minutes) and they were actually slightly overbaked. For the second batch, I reduced the bake time by a couple minutes and they were perfect! My bacon did make them a little salty so I would reduce the salt if using a saltier bacon.
DDobbins
April 22, 2022 at 12:39 amSo I have made these five times so far and the first three times were flops. I live at 164’ feet above sea level in a city in California so I wasn’t sure if maybe the oven temp was different than Texas. I tried all sorts of things round 1, 2 & and 3. After doing lots of variations it’s a simple as this for my oven and my city- Oven is still at 300 cook time is 50 minutes and let completely cool before popping out of the silicon mold. Hope this helps some of you. Enjoy! They are amazing!
Kelly
April 20, 2022 at 10:10 pmI followed the oven directions exactly but ended up having to bake them longer because they weren’t set in the middle. I sent them back to BC with my daughter for Marathon Monday, and she said they were delicious. Next, I made them in the Instant Pot and they turned out perfectly and taste delicious. Plus, if you have 2 molds you can stack them in the IP and cook them all at once. Thanks, Alex!
amanda
April 19, 2022 at 4:33 pmSo I failed at the oven method 3 times (needed to cook way longer because they were still runny- even tried with convection and regular oven settings without luck). And then as my husband was washing the egg mold he read on it that it says “do not use in the oven”. So, that ended that adventure for us because feeding this to my toddler was the plan and Im just not going to risk that.
But before getting angry and returning the mold (I love alex and her DD recipes so was devastated that these were such an epic disaster) I decided to just try it in the instant pot. Made the mix just as the recipe says, put the lid on the mold, put them in the instant pot on manual for 9 minutes, and out they came just as perfect as can be. So, if you are struggling with the oven method and nervous about putting the mold in the oven, give it a shot.
Whitney
April 19, 2022 at 4:08 amFollowed the oven method exactly, and they were perfectly set at 40 minutes and came out of the mold so easy after cooling for about 10 minutes. They are so delicious, with a perfect light and fluffy texture! Will definitely be making them again and again!!
Stephanie
April 18, 2022 at 8:52 pmI finally got to make the oven version! I did have to adjust cooking time to almost an hour. These are so dang delicious!! Thanks for cracking this code Alex!
Leah
April 18, 2022 at 3:35 pmEpic fail. I bought the mold. It started sinking sideways and took on water, eggs spilling out everywhere. Had to throw away immediately. Any tips
Alex
April 18, 2022 at 3:43 pmI’m sorry this happened! You definitely have to triple check that it latches fully to prevent any spillage. You can also place a mason jar full of water on top of the mold once in the pot to make sure it stays upright while cooking.
Gabby
April 12, 2022 at 3:40 pmThese came out perfect using the oven method! I’m so excited to have these during the week!
Heather
April 12, 2022 at 2:54 pmThese are AMAZING! And when I put the recipe in a nutrition calculator, less calories, less fat & more protein than Starbucks. Win, win!
Kylie
April 24, 2022 at 4:21 pmWould you mind sharing your nutrition information for these egg bites. Would love to have a more accurate depiction for my tracking. Thank you!
Alex
April 25, 2022 at 6:04 pmI do not have this information but someone else may be able to calculate + provide it!
Kylie
April 11, 2022 at 3:33 pmMade these this morning and they turned out perfect and so yummy!! Doubled the batch because I have two egg molds and made them in my Instant Pot. No adjustments needed. Overfilled one of the molds so those look super wonky but taste delicious and the other mold turned out picture perfect! So great to make ahead and then have breakfast on the go for the week!
Alex
April 13, 2022 at 11:47 amSo glad they are a hit!! the IP method is definitely the most foolproof it seems!
Deniz
April 11, 2022 at 2:17 amThese came out perfect! I did 4 eggs and 2 egg whites to make it a lil more macro friendly and added a tsp of sriracha to the mix to give it a kick. 40 mins in the oven and they are set to perfection!
Alex
April 11, 2022 at 12:38 pmFantastic news!! Love those additions!
Missy
April 10, 2022 at 2:07 pmHi! Do you have an Insta pot method for this recipe? Thank you!
Alex
April 10, 2022 at 4:16 pmHi!! I just added the Instant Pot Method– as I tried it out this AM!
missy
April 11, 2022 at 12:45 pmThank you! It worked well!
Christen
April 27, 2022 at 5:40 pmI have the Instant Pot Duo Plus which doesn’t have the “steam” button, what do you suggest I use?
Katie Maloney
April 9, 2022 at 2:24 pmI used my instant pot (manual for 9 minutes and natural release for 10 minutes). Came out perfect! Used ham & asparagus because that’s what I had on hand to use.
Christine
April 8, 2022 at 3:19 amThese turned out delicious but like a lot of people, the cook time was totally off despite preheating the water in the dish. I did 45 minutes at 300 which barely set the top. I cranked it up to 325 for an additional 15 minutes and they came out perfect. They popped right of out the molds; I didn’t even have to loosen the edges.
I will try to make another batch this weekend and cook them at 325 for 30-35 minutes and see how that goes. I will also reduce the salt to 1/2 tsp as my bites were a tad bit salty for me. I used maple bacon which was a good combination with the cheeses.
Christine
April 16, 2022 at 4:45 pmI remade them at 325 for 35 minutes and they were slightly underbaked to me, and when I redid them at 325 for 45 mins they were a little overcooked. I will try 325 for 40 mins next time! They’re such a good snack.
Melissa
April 6, 2022 at 2:02 pmMy silicone mold is letting water in while it’s cooking in the Sous Vide, right now. Is that okay? I was kind of worried about that when I saw the top was also silicone.
Julie
April 5, 2022 at 7:28 pmMy new fave!! I used the instapot and they turned out perfect!🎉
Meghann
April 9, 2022 at 2:02 amHi Julie, I was hoping to use the Instapot as well! Would you mind sharing your times? Did you use high pressure? Thanks!
Alex
April 10, 2022 at 4:18 pmJust shared in the post as well!
Lisa Schmiedeke
April 14, 2022 at 2:33 pmDumb question, if using the sous vide do the egg molds float, or are they covered in water??
Kat
April 10, 2022 at 1:03 amCan you describe how you did it in the instant pot ? I’m thinking about trying for Easter that way. Water got into mine when I tried in the sous vide.
Alex
April 10, 2022 at 4:17 pmI just shared the IP method in the recipe instructions! 🙂 They do kinda puff up a bit more than the other methods so I recommend not filling them completely 🙂
Rachel
April 5, 2022 at 6:59 pmAlex, these are SO good. You nailed it. I followed the oven method exactly and had no issues. My suspicion is that people requiring longer cook times need to make sure their ovens are appropriately calibrated 🙂 Highly recommend!
Fagan
April 4, 2022 at 1:07 pmSous vide method worked great with my Anova. After some trial and error getting the container size right (I forgot to account for the wand the first time), weighed the mold you suggested down with 2 plates and it was perfect. 25 min worked great for me. I let them sit about 10 min before I unmolded them with the lid on, so some carry over heat may have happened. My lid came up as I was putting them in the water but it didn’t leak too much and stayed put after that.
Sarah
April 5, 2022 at 11:19 amI made these in a muffin tin and they baked well in there as well! So delicious!
Alexis
April 4, 2022 at 12:27 pmFantastic recipe! I did mine in the oven for 45 minutes and they turned out great. Remember to cook the bacon! I didn’t realize the bacon needed to be cooked until eating the egg bites this morning and reviewing the recipe because the bacon did not look cooked. Definitely cooking error on my part.
Starla
April 3, 2022 at 11:39 pmFollowed your instructions exactly and they turned out perfect! I did spray the silicone molds with cooking spray just to be safe, and they came right out. So light and fluffy!
Meredith
April 3, 2022 at 8:48 pmSo good!!!! These are delicious but just like everyone else said – it definitely takes longer than 35 min in the oven. I ended up doing them for an hour. They’re so good though and taste just like Starbucks!
Hannah V
April 3, 2022 at 7:10 pmFollowed the recipe exactly and these turned out AMAZING! Closest copy cat I have ever made!
I used a deep 9×13 baking sheet full of preheated water and the cook time was exactly 35 min.
Thank you Alex!
Traci
April 3, 2022 at 6:32 pmSecond time was a charm! I have a regular persons oven LOL and it took 45min in the oven then sitting on the counter resting for 20 minutes and they popped out PERFECTLY! This will definitely be in my weekly rotation!
Jesscia
April 3, 2022 at 4:58 pmMine are cooking via Sous Vide as we speak and I already have some questions!
1. Is it ok if the mold floats at the top?
2. My pot isn’t wide enough to fit the Sous Vide cooker AND the egg mold. And it is a really large pot! What size pot did you find to use that is wide enough to fit both inside? I had to use our MASSIVE crawfish pot and the Sous Vide doesn’t like that much water to regulate!
Alex
April 4, 2022 at 6:05 pmyes it’s okay for it to float to the top!! and I use this pot (it’s 8qt) : https://madeincookware.com/products/stainless-steel-stock-pots
Jenna
April 3, 2022 at 3:39 pmThese are delicious! Don’t let the reviews scare you away from making the oven method. I followed the oven instructions to a T, including putting the pans of water in the oven while it pre-heated and while I made the egg mixture. I used cake pans for my water bath, used the egg molds Alex has linked. Per the reviews, I did add about 20-25min to my cook time and checked with a wooden skewer and they were perfect, and so, so delicious! I should also note that I have an older electric oven. Great recipe and it’ll be added to the breakfast rotation!
Meghan
April 3, 2022 at 3:14 pmI can’t get mine to set at all! Oven method, warmed water with preheat. Tried 35 mins and just put in another 20 mins and still not even close. Top is set and then just liquid underneath. What am I missing!?
Meghan
April 3, 2022 at 4:12 pmThey set after I turned the oven up to 325 and cooked another 20 mins. Very very salty though, I’d recommend cutting the salt at least in half.
Deborah
April 4, 2022 at 3:53 pmYes so agree too salty. Going to use half the salt next time and also extend the cook time by 30 mins as mine never did set well. First time but not giving up!
Chelsea Sizemore
April 3, 2022 at 3:09 pmI used the oven method and they turned out PERFECT! So excited to eat these for breakfast this week ◡̈
Grace Ann Gannon
April 2, 2022 at 7:01 pmI followed the recipe to a T and they came out PERFECTLY! I used the oven method, blended in a vitamix blender, and cooked the bacon while the water was preheating in the oven. The water ended up preheating for about 30 min because I was also making breakfast potatoes and spent some extra time prepping those. I cooked for 35 min uncovered at 300, and they were totally set! I used the red silicone egg mold off Amazon and a glass 7×11 baking dish. I filled the water up to just a little over halfway on the mold.
Not sure what’s going on with those who are having trouble — maybe an oven temp thing? — but hope this helps! They were FANTASTIC!
Stacie
April 1, 2022 at 9:41 pmI used the sous vide method and mine turned out perfectly! It was so nice to have breakfast ready to pop into the microwave for 30 sec before work today! I’m going to make these for my parents who have some dietary restrictions (sodium) and this will be easily adaptable for them. Thank you!
Millie C.
April 1, 2022 at 8:02 pmWas so excited for this recipe and the fact that I wouldn’t need to spend $$$ on a sous vide. Followed the oven directions exactly including pre-heating the pan and water and after 55 mins they were still liquid with a film of set egg on the top. I ended up having to pull them out and microwave for 2 minutes to cook them through. Really bummed as the taste is amazing but I anticipate more like 1.5-2 hours for them to set properly. Hoping for a recipe update, otherwise I will have to save this for weekends when I have extra time!
Zoë
April 1, 2022 at 3:43 pmThe texture was perfect and I had no issues with the bites being cooked but mine were so salty! I followed the recipe exactly.
Alex
April 3, 2022 at 11:34 pmThe type of bacon may alter the saltiness here! I would lower the amount for next time to offset any saltiness from the bacon.
Heather Tickner
April 1, 2022 at 2:00 pmRead the comments before making and put the bowl of water in the oven as the very first step and even let it sit a bit longer. thought for sure I’d nail this haha… But mine only have a slight film of set eggs on top at 35 min. I’m using a glass bowl and I used an immersion blender if that matters 🤷🏼♀️. I wonder if our ovens aren’t hot enough or the type of baking dish matters..? Will check back for updates! I have faith!
Heather Tickner
April 1, 2022 at 7:47 pmI tried again this afternoon instead using a 9×11 Le crueset casserole dish instead but they were still liquid at 35 min. I put them in for another 20, still liquid, then another 20ish and they came out perfect at that point and delicious! Maybe the ole oven needs a tune up!
Mary
April 3, 2022 at 8:36 pmSo glad it wasn’t only me! Mine were liquid at 35 minutes but set on the top, leading me to think they were ready, so I had quite the messy adventure when I took them out of the water bath and tipped them sideways slightly! I’ll try again with a longer bake time.
Mary
April 3, 2022 at 10:45 pm2nd time worked! 325 for 45 minutes. I also did 1 less egg because I get eggs from a local farm and they aren’t uniform in size, so thought that might have contributed!
Trisha
March 31, 2022 at 5:17 pmGreat taste! I think everyone’s oven is a little different. After 35 minutes mine were still not set. I put in microwave for 1 minute. Perfect! Thanks
Kristyn
March 30, 2022 at 3:45 pmI dropped everything and ran to the store to make these. They’re perfect!!! I used the oven method with a standard 9×11 white baking dish and had no issues with under cooked eggs. PERFECT and so delicious. These will be a standard in my house
Amy
March 29, 2022 at 11:24 pmThese are delicious! Just go ahead and quadruple the recipe because you’ll eat one batch within 5 minutes of making them. I’ve tried a few copycat recipes, and these are the best! One note- I used smaller egg bite molds (technically 100% food grade silicone popsicle molds). I did one batch where I shortened the time, but they were a little too soft and stuck to the mold. So even if you are using a small mold, stick the same bake time!
Emily
March 29, 2022 at 6:31 pmSo good!! I did the oven method and they taste exactly like Starbucks. Definitely going to repeat with other ingredient combos. Love that the cottage cheese adds protein too.
Allison
March 29, 2022 at 4:39 amI spend a small fortune on sous vide bites from Starbucks and wanted to love these so I immediately went out and got the mold. I tried both methods. Sous vide cooked well, but water got under the lid when pulling them out, which wasn’t ideal. Oven method did not work at all for me. I preheated everything including the water and cooked for the recommended time but they did not set. I had to finish them in the microwave unfortunately because it was getting late.
The sous vide texture was great but as far as taste, I would cut the garlic completely and significantly reduce the amount of salt for my preferences.
Ashley
March 31, 2022 at 3:56 pmI just attempted to make these as well with the sous vide and followed the instructions. They were still undercooked after I took them out of the silicone mold. 🙁 The tops cooked well but the bottom was very runny.
CR
March 29, 2022 at 1:19 amI also tried and after 45 minutes, they are not set all the way and the top halves popped out, and the rest stayed in the mold as liquid. I used a glass 9×9 to hold the water.
Laura
March 28, 2022 at 9:08 pmWas so excited for these, but after baking 55 minutes mine were still liquid when I tried to remove them. I have no idea why they didn’t set. Followed the recipe exactly as written for the oven method.
Anna
March 30, 2022 at 2:55 amDoubled the recipe and used the oven method and these turned out amazing! I did have to cook them a touch longer, but all ovens are different so that’s totally understandable. I had some leftover egg mixture so I poured into a couple greased ramekins and cooked them in the ban marie — so yummy! My kids (4 & 2) devoured them and asked for more. Will definitely make again!
Loralee Hartl
March 28, 2022 at 6:02 pmI just ordered the egg mold and can’t wait to make these! These egg bites are my go to Starbucks breakfast and I was so excited to see this recipe! Question: would ricotta cheese work as a substitute for cottage cheese? Or maybe that would make the egg mixture too heavy?
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 7:42 pmI tried ricotta and it was a fail!! I am sure it would work but the ratios are definitely not the same.
Lorraine
March 28, 2022 at 5:29 pmI have a similar recipe for cooking them in the Instapot. Super easy!
Stacie Vogelsang
March 31, 2022 at 11:47 pmI would love to know how you use the IP. I use that more than my sous vide!
Christine
April 5, 2022 at 9:56 pmI used an instant pot, put in 1.5 cups of water with two molds stacked on the little metal stand – manual, low pressure for ten minutes – let naturally depressurize for 5 mins. (My instant pot does not have a Sous vide setting). I used spinach instead of bacon and reduced the Gruyere a bit.
Alden
March 28, 2022 at 4:42 pmJust made these and they were delicious! But had to cook them a lot longer to get them to set. I used the sous vide on the instant pot so maybe that’s why
Katie
March 28, 2022 at 2:25 pmAmazing!!!!!! Tastes identical to Starbucks. More sous vide recipes please! You are AWESOME!
Anna
March 28, 2022 at 12:47 pmI cooked for 55 minutes in the water and they weren’t even close to being set so I put them in my instant pot for 9 minutes and now they’re slightly over cooked. What could I be doing wrong??
Clover
March 28, 2022 at 2:38 amI did the oven method but my eggs did not set! I had to cook for much longer and then the texture wasn’t quite right. What did I do wrong?!
Amy C.
March 31, 2022 at 4:14 pmFirst off, thank you for taking the time to develop this recipe! I doubled the recipe and used the sous vide method. Cooked both batches at the same time with recommended water jar on top. There was some slight leaking, but I left it alone and they turned out perfect consistency. After following recipe exactly I too would either lower or eliminate the garlic powder, it’s pretty strong. Taking into consideration, the bacon and cheese, I personally will lower the salt as well, I can always add it on after if I feel they need it. Reheating – I did reheat mine in the air fryer, trying to really duplicate the ones from Starbucks. I would say cut them in half first and cook at 385 for 3-4 mins.
Monica
March 28, 2022 at 2:01 amThese taste just like Starbucks!!! This method and recipe is a winner!!! I did the oven water bath method.
Diane
March 28, 2022 at 8:45 pmHi! Mine were soooo not set after 35 minutes (using the oven water bath method). Popped back in for an additional 10 and still not set. Did yours set perfectly according to the recipe instructions or did you have to cook longer? Please send me your tips!
RACHEL
March 28, 2022 at 1:45 amThese look great! I am trying to submerge them in my sous vide and its like chasing a slippery toddler even with the mason jar…is my pot too small
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 12:33 pmHonestly, I just let mine float yesterday and they turned out great. The mason jar thing is unnecessary.
Sophie
March 28, 2022 at 3:22 pmSo excited to try! I noticed when I ordered my egg mold that it’s an Instant Pot accessory, is there a method to make these with an instant pot?
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 5:27 pmI haven’t personally made them in the IP yet, but will try it out soon and report back! I am sure there are some cook times online to help guide.
Haley Dickerson
March 28, 2022 at 1:27 amI attempted to make these and after 55 minutes they still weren’t cooked. I forgot to put the water dish in the oven while it preheated. Does that make a difference? Definitely going to retry.
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 12:34 pmThe water does need to be preheated for sure!
Tonya
April 3, 2022 at 4:42 pmI followed the recipe to a T but the egg bites turned out very salty. I used Morton’s Kosher salt. Is that the issue?
Alex
April 3, 2022 at 11:29 pmThe type of bacon you use may have varying levels of saltiness so I would keep that in mind and use less salt next time!
Carol
March 28, 2022 at 1:19 amAfter 50 minutes mine are still runny when I press on them using the oven method. Hmm. What did I do wrong?
Alex
April 3, 2022 at 11:37 pmIt’s very important for the pan of water to preheat with the oven so the egg mold goes into the warmed oven and warmed water bath, so make sure you do not miss that step!
Erin
March 28, 2022 at 12:38 amHow do you keep water from getting under the lid??? I bought the mold so excited to make these, and I knew as soon as I saw the lid that water getting in would be an issue. I decided to try anyway, put a mason jar full of water on top, but there was NO way of keeping the water out. I’m so confused, and disappointed!
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 5:29 pmI haven’t had any issue with water getting into mine yet, and i’ve made them so many times during testing and recently.. so I am not sure. I do suggest lowering them with a strudy spatula, and you don’t even need to put the cup of water on top. I did this yesterday and it worked perfectly!?
Sarah
March 28, 2022 at 12:04 amI have the same egg mold as you and cooked mine for 35 minutes at 300 with a pan of water covering half the molds. They looked set when I took them out, but when I went to pop them out of the molds the inside was still pure liquid! Any ideas? I do live at 6500 feet altitude so that’s the only thing I could think of – but typically with egg dishes I don’t change the recipe at all.
Keri McCurdy
March 27, 2022 at 10:15 pmSo delicious and easy! I had no issues popping them out of the mold, either! Hope there are more sous vide recipes to come, as I don’t use mine much either 😂
Amanda
March 27, 2022 at 9:32 pmI followed the recipe using the oven as written using the mold you linked. The tops were set, but when I popped them out of the mold, they were no where close to being cooked through. I spooned as much as I could back into the mold and checked them every five minutes for another 15 minutes. The tops were dark brown but when I popped them out, they were still liquid. I cannot figure out what happened and I’m so bummed!
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 8:15 pmI just added some tips into the recipe to make sure this doesn’t happen. I can’t imagine they aren’t cooking through–i’ve made them so many times and they turn out great everytime so I am trying to figure out what could be the issue here. So 1. Be sure the water is preheating with the oven and 2. I gave tips about how to remove them from the mold. They are softer, so sometimes punching them out of the mold can make them fall apart I think. Loosening them up with a rubber spatula or butter knife makes them come out more easily without destroying them. I really hope this helps I am trying to figure out what could be wrong and even made them again today to be sure!! racking my brain!
Carol B
March 28, 2022 at 8:31 pmI had the same issue of them being runny inside after 55 minutes. Could it be the pan? I’m using stoneware. Could it be that my high powered blender is not enough to really get the cottage cheese and egg incorporated? I used a nutribullet.
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 11:49 pmI am still trying to troubleshoot what could be the issue for some of you because I have tested it so much and it never fails me!! I am wondering if it’s the cheese or yes, potentially how it’s blended. I am honestly at a loss and having some friends test too to figure out what’s going on.
Kristina
March 29, 2022 at 2:57 pmI had the same issue last night! I used a high power blender (Vitamix) and made sure the ingredients were thoroughly blended before pouring. I bought the same egg mold, and used a glass baking dish for a water bath. The water should have been hot enough as I put it in right when I started the oven and the “preheated” alarm went off at least 10 minutes before I was ready to put them in.
I had to turn the oven up to 400 and baked an additional 15 minutes, but they were still watery. Eventually I placed the whole setup in the microwave for 30-45 seconds until they started puffing up. Tasted great! But much different prep than expected.
Kate
March 27, 2022 at 5:50 pmAlex! You absolutely nailed this recipe. They taste EXACTLY like the Starbucks ones!! I got my molds and promptly ran to the store – I made one batch this morning, my family devoured them, and so I immediately made a double batch for this week!
Kate
March 27, 2022 at 5:51 pmOops! Forgot to give this 5 stars in my comment above.
Alissa
April 2, 2022 at 5:51 pmI had to cook mine for over an hour. Finally after 45 minutes I put some foil over them before putting them back in the oven and they set. Taste good though!
Kristin
March 27, 2022 at 5:40 pmThese turned out great-fresh and even better than Starbucks! I have the same container and same sous vide machine as you, but the eggs were still liquid after 25 minutes so we went 40 minutes at 185. They popped right out onto a plate. I would omit the garlic powder just for personal taste, or cut it down a lot. I can’t wait to try with veggies and mushroom and maybe green onion. Thank you!
Kat
March 27, 2022 at 2:30 pmJust made them ! They smell delicious. I used the sous vide method just because we had gotten it as a gift for Christmas. I did buy the egg mold recommended, but found it was difficult to get it submerged without water getting under the top (even with the mason jar). Both putting it in and lifting it out I think some water got in. Maybe I need to work on my technique ? Either way, fingers crossed the minor leakage didn’t ruin them. Would love to hear if anyone has instant pot cooking recommendations.
Caroline
March 27, 2022 at 1:05 pmWe are dairy free over here, do we need the cheese in the mixture or is it mostly for flavor?
Alex
April 3, 2022 at 11:35 pmThe cottage cheese is necessary, but the rest can be removed if needed!
Kate
March 26, 2022 at 9:02 pmSo excited! I just got the egg molds in the mail and am buying ingredients this afternoon – question for when you double the recipe and use two egg molds for the sous vide method…do you just stack them in the pot of water? Are the lids water tight enough for that or do you sous vide them one at a time?
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 5:31 pmI doubled yesterday and just cooked them separately.
Ann B
March 26, 2022 at 2:27 pmI’ve tried other copycat recipes for Starbuck’s egg bites using the IP (mine doesn’t have the sous vide option) but your recipe cooked in the oven were, by far, the most delicious with the perfect texture.
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 5:31 pmSo glad you enjoyed them!
Logan H.
March 26, 2022 at 1:41 pmHow do you cook two sets at a time with the sous vide? Stack on top of each other?
Alex
March 28, 2022 at 5:32 pmI did mine separate yesterday, I don’t think they’ll stay put stacked on top of each other unless you weigh them down, which can be tricky.
Kay
March 25, 2022 at 4:45 pmThe flavor was so delicious! Unfortunately I am having a hard time getting them out of the mold. I have the exact same one as you… did you spray them before pouring in the filling?
Alex
March 25, 2022 at 8:20 pmhuh, I didn’t spray mine! Maybe the eggs were just not fully set?
Kay
March 25, 2022 at 12:44 pmWhere do you get the egg mold?
Alex
March 25, 2022 at 2:56 pmAmazon! There are a lot out there but the exact mold I used is linked in the post.
Amy
March 27, 2022 at 5:50 pmI used the oven method and mine were still runny after 35 minutes. I followed the instructions exactly so I don’t understand where I went wrong ☹️
Joanne
March 25, 2022 at 1:37 amI just ordered the egg mold and can’t wait to try this recipe! It’s the only item I buy from Starbucks. Thank you so much!
Melissa
March 24, 2022 at 7:18 pmWhat Sous Vide brand do you recommend/own?
Alex
March 25, 2022 at 3:00 pmHi!! This is the one that I have. It’s pricey– I am sure there are other great ones on the market for a better price point. but this one is really nice:
https://amzn.to/36PN8sx
Sarah
March 24, 2022 at 7:10 pmI am SO excited to make these!
Reagan
March 27, 2022 at 12:32 pmHi Alex! I just made these this morning. I followed the recipe and at 35 mins the eggs still were not cooked. What did I do wrong?
Isadora
March 24, 2022 at 6:34 pmWhat about using the sous vide function on an instant pot? Would it be the same instructions as sous vide method?
Jodi
March 25, 2022 at 12:09 pmI have used 2 silicone egg molds stacked in my IP with a similar recipe and they have turned out amazing. You’ll need a stacking rack to do that.
Kathi Richards
March 24, 2022 at 4:53 pmMy insta pot has a sous vide setting. I’m wondering if that would work?
Alex
March 25, 2022 at 3:00 pmoh fancy!!! I bet it would!!!
Jordan
March 24, 2022 at 4:14 pmrunning to the store now to get all of the ingredients! I’m so excited to try them! Do you think they would taste fine with Swiss cheese? I know it would probably change the flavors a bit.
Alex
March 24, 2022 at 4:27 pmYes! The recipe is very flexible as long as the cottage cheese is included with the eggs. After that, can add what you prefer!