Starbucks Copycat Bacon-Cheese Egg Bites
- Lauren Morgan
- Feb 16
- 3 min read
Easy & Freezer-Friendly! 🥓🧀✨
If you love Starbucks' Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites but don’t love the $5+ price tag, then this homemade version is a game-changer! These fluffy, cheesy, and protein-packed egg bites are perfect for meal prep, incredibly easy to make, and cost a fraction of what you’d spend at Starbucks.
The secret? Blending the eggs with cottage cheese for that signature creamy texture and using a simple trick—a small pan of water in the oven—to create the perfect steaming effect for fluffy, sous-vide-style egg bites.
Make a double batch and freeze some so you always have a quick and satisfying breakfast ready to go!
Why You’ll Love These Copycat Egg Bites
✔ Fluffy & Creamy – Just like the real thing!✔ High-Protein Breakfast – Packed with eggs, cheese, and bacon.✔ Great for Meal Prep – Make once, eat all week!✔ More Affordable Than Starbucks – Save money by making them at home.
The Recipe: Starbucks Copycat Bacon & Cheese Egg Bites
Ingredients (Makes 12 Egg Bites, Easily Doubled!)
6 large eggs
1 ¼ cups cottage cheese
1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tablespoon butter, melted
📌 Optional Add-Ins:
Spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
A pinch of smoked paprika for depth of flavor.
Parmesan or Gruyère cheese for extra richness.
Instructions
1. Blend the Egg Mixture
In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, cornstarch, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Blend for 30 seconds until smooth—this ensures the egg bites are light, fluffy, and creamy.
📌 Pro Tip: Cornstarch helps stabilize the egg mixture, preventing it from becoming too dense.
2. Prepare the Muffin Tin & Steam Trick
Preheat oven to 300°F.
Grease a muffin tin generously with butter or nonstick spray. I am a semi crunchy person, but I always grease my pans with pam spray when doing egg bites, just trust me.
Divide the crumbled bacon evenly between the muffin cups.
Place a small pan of water on the bottom rack of your oven—this creates a steamy environment that mimics sous vide cooking and helps the egg bites stay soft and fluffy.
📌 Pro Tip: This steaming method prevents the eggs from drying out and ensures a silky texture.
3. Bake the Egg Bites
Pour the blended egg mixture over the bacon, filling each muffin cup about ¾ full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are just set in the center. Also make sure they have pulled away from the sides of the pan.
📌 Pro Tip: Don’t overbake! The egg bites will continue to set as they cool.
4. Cool & Serve
Let the egg bites cool for 5 minutes, then gently remove them from the pan.
Enjoy immediately or store for meal prep!
Make Ahead & Freezing Tips
🥶 To Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
🔥 To Freeze:
Let the egg bites cool completely.
Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
Transfer to a zip-top bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
🔥 To Reheat:
Microwave: Wrap in a damp paper towel and heat for 30-60 seconds.
Oven: Reheat at 300°F for 10 minutes.
📌 Pro Tip: Double the recipe and freeze half for an easy, stress-free breakfast anytime!
Cost Comparison: Homemade vs. Starbucks
Is it worth making them at home? Let’s compare the cost!
Item | Homemade (Per Serving) | Starbucks (Per Serving) |
Eggs (6 total) | $0.75 | — |
Cottage Cheese (1 ¼ cup) | $1.00 | — |
Shredded Cheese (1 ¼ cup) | $1.50 | — |
Bacon (6 slices) | $1.50 | — |
Cornstarch & Seasonings | $0.25 | — |
Total Per Batch (12 Egg Bites) | $5.00 | $30.00 (6 orders at $5 each) |
Cost Per Serving (2 Egg Bites) | $0.83 | $5.00 |
SAVINGS: You save over $4 PER SERVING by making them at home! 💰
Why These Egg Bites Are a Must-Try
These Starbucks Copycat Bacon & Cheese Egg Bites taste just like the real thing, but they’re healthier, cheaper, and meal-prep friendly. Plus, with customizable flavors and a light, fluffy texture, you’ll never need to buy them from Starbucks again!
If you try this recipe, tag me on Instagram @Weeknight_Homemaker—I’d love to see your homemade egg bites!
Happy cooking!
Lauren 💕
The Weeknight Homemaker
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