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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.
Was 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.
Doubled 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!
I 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?
I tried ricotta and it was a fail!! I am sure it would work but the ratios are definitely not the same.
I have a similar recipe for cooking them in the Instapot. Super easy!
I would love to know how you use the IP. I use that more than my sous vide!
I 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.
Just 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
Amazing!!!!!! Tastes identical to Starbucks. More sous vide recipes please! You are AWESOME!
I 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??
I 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?!
First 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.
These taste just like Starbucks!!! This method and recipe is a winner!!! I did the oven water bath method.
Hi! 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!
These 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
Honestly, I just let mine float yesterday and they turned out great. The mason jar thing is unnecessary.
So 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?
I 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.
I 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.
The water does need to be preheated for sure!
I followed the recipe to a T but the egg bites turned out very salty. I used Morton’s Kosher salt. Is that the issue?
The type of bacon you use may have varying levels of saltiness so I would keep that in mind and use less salt next time!