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I wouldn’t say that I am a big-time Starbucks gal, but I do love their sous vide egg bites. I’ve always been in awe of how creamy, fluffy, and delicious they are! They’re by far my favorite thing on the menu so I had to make my own Copycat Bacon-Gruyère Egg Bites.
This at-home rendition is so easy and, even more importantly, so delicious. Keep this recipe on hand for those mornings where you don’t want to leave the house. And I know you might be thinking, “um, but I don’t have a sous vide!” You do not have to own a sous vide to make this recipe. Yes, they are definitely best (and the closest copycat version) when made with the sous vide, but I also included both an oven and Instant Pot method that you can follow, depending on what tools you have in your kitchen.
The one thing you need to own to make these egg bites is this Silicone Egg Bite Egg Mold. It’s the perfect tool to help you make perfect egg bites! I recommend buying two molds and doubling this recipe so you get 14 bites total — perfect for a healthy meal prep breakfast. A lot of other recipes call for making 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 this recipe about 20 different ways and the silicone egg mold is the key. I can’t wait for you to try them!
Pro tip: 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.
ingredients:
- Large Eggs
- Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Gruyère Cheese
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- No-Sugar Bacon
step-by-step – sous vide method
step one: prepare the sous vide
Attach a sous vide to the edge of a stockpot and fill halfway with warm water. Preheat the sous vide to 185℉.
step two: blend the egg mixture
Meanwhile, in a high-powered blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyère cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Blend on medium-high until very smooth.
step three: distribute the bacon bits and egg mixture
Evenly distribute the bacon bits in the bottom of each egg bite mold, then divide the egg mixture between each cavity. Place the silicone lid on the egg mold.
step four: cook the egg bites
When the sous vide is preheated, use a sturdy spatula to carefully lower the egg mold into the water and cook until the egg bites have set, 25 to 45 minutes.
step five: remove from the mold and serve
When the cook time is complete, use a sturdy spatula to 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, loosen the edges with a mini silicone spatula or butter knife, then invert the mold onto a cutting board.
recipe faqs:
Once they’re baked, let them cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To reheat, I simply pop the egg bites in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds until warm.
While these Copycat Bacon-Gruyère Egg Bites 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!
Need some more make-ahead breakfast ideas? try these!
Sausage, Apple and Goat Cheese Frittata
Individual Breakfast Casseroles
Copycat Starbucks Egg White Breakfast Wrap
Copycat Starbucks Bacon-Gruyère Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 strips pre-cooked no-sugar bacon, finely diced
Instructions
Sous Vide Method:
- Attach a sous vide to the edge of a stockpot and fill halfway with warm water. Preheat the sous vide to 185℉.
- Meanwhile, in a high-powered blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyère cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Blend on medium-high until very smooth.
- Evenly distribute the bacon bits in the bottom of each egg bite mold, then divide the egg mixture between each cavity. Place the silicone lid on the egg mold.
- When the sous vide is preheated, use a sturdy spatula to carefully lower the egg mold into the water and cook until the egg bites have set, 25 to 45 minutes.
- When the cook time is complete, use a sturdy spatula to 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, loosen the edges with a mini silicone spatula or butter knife, then invert the mold onto a cutting board.
OVEN METHOD:
- Place the egg mold in an oven-safe baking dish and fill with water until it comes halfway up the sides of the mold. Remove the mold and transfer the baking dish to the center rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 300℉.
- Meanwhile, in a high-powered blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyère cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Blend on medium-high until very smooth.
- Evenly distribute the bacon bits in the bottom of each egg bite mold, then divide the egg mixture between each cavity. 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 to 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. Let cool, uncovered, for 10 minutes. To remove the egg bites from the mold, loosen the edges with a mini silicone spatula or butter knife, then invert the mold onto a cutting board.
Instant Pot Method:
- In a high-powered blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyère cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Blend on medium-high until very smooth.
- Evenly distribute the bacon bits in the bottom of each egg bite mold, then divide the egg mixture between each cavity.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot, then place the wire trivet over the water. Place the lid on top of the egg mold and transfer to the Instant Pot on top of the trivet. Secure the lid and make sure the vent is closed. Press the 'steam' button and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- When the cook time is complete, carefully turn the valve to release the pressure. 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, loosen the edges with a mini silicone spatula or butter knife, then invert the mold onto a cutting board.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’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.
So glad you enjoyed them!
How do you cook two sets at a time with the sous vide? Stack on top of each other?
I 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.
The 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?
huh, I didn’t spray mine! Maybe the eggs were just not fully set?
Where do you get the egg mold?
Amazon! There are a lot out there but the exact mold I used is linked in the post.
I 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 ☹️
I 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!
What Sous Vide brand do you recommend/own?
Hi!! 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
I am SO excited to make these!
Hi 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?
What about using the sous vide function on an instant pot? Would it be the same instructions as sous vide method?
I 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.
My insta pot has a sous vide setting. I’m wondering if that would work?
oh fancy!!! I bet it would!!!
running 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.
Yes! The recipe is very flexible as long as the cottage cheese is included with the eggs. After that, can add what you prefer!