Copycat Starbucks Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites Recipe

Name: Copycat Starbucks Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely chopped cooked bacon; 1/3 cup freshly grated gruyere; 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 6 large eggs; 1 cup cottage cheese; 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch (I use this brand); 2 teaspoons tapioca starch (I use this brand); 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

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Save money and make your own Copycat Starbucks Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites Recipe at home. These taste identical if not even better than the original. I've included cooking methods for sous vide, oven, microwave, instant pot and more.

A white plate with 3 small bacon and cheese egg bites on it, with a silicone mold in the background with more egg bites.

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Ingredients in Copycat Starbucks Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites Recipe

Ingredients laid out to make egg bites - eggs, cottage cheese, bacon, vinegar, gruyere, parmesan, hot sauce, butter, corn starch, tapioca starch and salt

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Bacon: These taste best with freshly cooked and chopped bacon, but you can also use pre-cooked bacon. Costco has a great deal on a 1 pound bag of pre-cooked and chopped bacon. I do frequently use that simply for ease. In place of bacon, you can also use ham, prosciutto, pancetta, or even sausage. Try this Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash Recipe.
Cheeses: To make these sous vide egg bites I use a combination of cottage cheese, which is included for a light and fluffy texture, and also a mix of gruyere and parmesan to give it that classic taste. But you can really get creative here and use any of your favorite cheeses. Note: Depending in the cheeses you use, it may change the texture slightly.
Large Eggs: For this recipe I use 6 large eggs. If using small or medium eggs, you will want to use 8 or more.
Cornstarch and Tapioca Starch: These are added for structure and texture. While this Copycat Starbucks Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites Recipe can be made without them, they will not have the same texture as the egg bites from Starbucks, which is smooth and almost creamy, for lack of a better description.
Butter: For this recipe I use salted butter. If using unsalted butter, increase the salt slightly, to taste.
White vinegar: The vinegar adds a hint of tang and it perfectly balances out the savory nature of the egg bites.
Hot Sauce: The hot sauce does no make these spicy whatsoever, but rather adds depth of flavor.

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How to Make Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites

Step by step directions for how to make sous vide egg bites In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, half of the parmesan and gruyere cheeses, butter, vinegar, cornstarch, tapioca starch, hot sauce and sea salt. Pulse until smooth.

Making the sous vide egg bite mixture

In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, half of the parmesan and gruyere cheeses, butter, vinegar, cornstarch, tapioca starch, hot sauce and sea salt. Pulse until smooth.

A 4 photo collage of silicone egg bite molds being filled with bacon cheese and blended eggs to make egg bites.

Prepping the egg molds

Add the bacon to the bottom of the wells of a silicone egg bite mold. Then top the bacon with the remaining parmesan and gruyere. Gently press down the bacon and the cheese into the bottom of the mold.

Fill each well of the egg mold with the egg mixture.

A 4 photo collage of the step by step process of cooking egg bites in a sous vide water bath

Cooking the Egg Bites

Put the lid on the silicone egg mold and place it in a large pan (I use a 6 quart dutch oven). Fill with water to right below the lid of the silicone mold. Over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Once the water is at a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and let steam for 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove the silicone egg mold from the water, remove the lid, and let cool for 5 minutes before removing the egg bites from the mold.

NOTE: the silicone egg molds I use make 7 egg bites, while this recipes as written will make 10. You can either cook two separate batches, or you can cook the remaining 3 at the same time using the microwave method below.

Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites fresh out of the sous vide and on a stainless baking sheet.

Recipe Tips for this Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe

Storage: Store leftover egg bites in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
Reheating: I like to reheat these in the microwave for one minute, sprinkle a little cheese on top and then heat them in the air fryer to get the tops nice and crispy.
Make a double batch: This is one of my favorite recipes to double for meal prep. You can get 21 sous vide egg bites if you fill each of the wells ¾ of the way full.
Unmolding: Let the egg bites sit in the mold for at least 5 minute before removing them from the silicone mold. Flip the mold over on a sheet pan and push down on each well to pop the egg bites right out.
Cottage cheese swap: Ricotta or full-fat Greek yogurt can be used in a pinch, though the texture may vary slightly.
Make it vegetarian: Skip the bacon or replace it with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, or roasted red peppers.
Flavor Variations: Try swapping the bacon and cheese for diced ham and cheddar, chorizo and pepper jack, or sun-dried tomato and feta for a Mediterranean twist.
No silicone mold? Use heatproof ramekins or a silicone muffin pan (just be sure it fits in your pot and the water comes up high enough to steam).

3 bacon and gruyere egg bites on a plate, topped with cheese and air fried until crispy

Frequently Asked Questions about Starbucks Egg Bites Copycat

How can I make these egg bites lower in carbs?

To make low carb sous vide egg bites you can omit the cornstarch and tapioca starch, but it will drastically change the texture. They will turn out more like a traditional egg muffin.

Can egg bites be frozen?

These are best served fresh. But if you freeze them, let them completely thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Can I prep the egg mixture ahead of time?

Yes, you can prep the egg mixture ahead of time, but I would recommend giving it a quick pulse in the blender again before cooking so that all the ingredient are well incorporated, as some will likely sink to the bottom while in the fridge.

A glass storage container full of meal prepped egg bites

How to make egg bites in the Instant Pot

An Instant Pot with a silicone egg bite mold filled with an egg mixture inside.

In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, half of the parmesan and gruyere cheeses, butter, vinegar, cornstarch, tapioca starch, hot sauce and sea salt. Pulse until smooth.
Add the bacon to the bottom of the wells of a silicone egg bite mold. Then top the bacon with the remaining parmesan and gruyere. Gently press down the bacon and the cheese into the bottom of the mold.
Fill each well of the egg mold with the egg mixture.
Put the lid on the silicone egg mold. (The silicone molds I use and linked to above are already raised. But if you are using one that is not, place a trivet in the bottom of your Instant Pot.
Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and then place the egg mold inside. Secure the lid on the Instant pot, making sure that the valve is closed. Using the steam setting, steam for 10 minutes. Manually release the pressure valve. Once all of the steam has released, open the lid and remove the egg mold.
Remove the lid from the mold, and let cool for 5 minutes before removing the egg bites from the mold.

How to make egg bites in the oven

A silicone muffin top pan filled with a blended egg mixture in a water bath.

In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, half of the parmesan and gruyere cheeses, butter, vinegar, cornstarch, tapioca starch, hot sauce and sea salt. Pulse until smooth.
Place a silicone muffin pan on top of a rimmed baking sheet, and fill the baking sheet with very hot water.
Add the bacon to the bottom of 6 wells of the silicone muffin pan. Then top the bacon with the remaining parmesan and gruyere. Gently press down the bacon and the cheese into the bottom of the mold.
Divide the egg mixture evenly among the 6 wells of the muffin pan.
Bake at 300°F for 40 minutes, or until the egg bites are no longer runny in the center and are set.
Remove from the oven, take the silicone muffin pan out of the water, and let cool for 5 minutes before removing the egg bites from the muffin mold.

A blended egg mixture divided into individual ramekins with lids to make microwave egg bites.

How to make egg bites in the microwave

In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, half of the parmesan and gruyere cheeses, butter, vinegar, cornstarch, tapioca starch, hot sauce and sea salt. Pulse until smooth.
Set up 6 ramekins with lids. Add the bacon to the bottoms of the ramekins. Then top the bacon with the remaining parmesan and gruyere. Gently press down the bacon and the cheese into the bottom of the mold.
Divide the egg mixture evenly among all 6 ramekins. Place a lid on each one, letting it rest on top, but not firmly pressing it down.
Microwave each one for 1 minutes, or until the eggs are no longer runny in the center and are cooked all the way through. You can eat them directly out of the ramekin, or use a rubber spatula to pop the egg bites out the ramekins.

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