Name: Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites in the Oven
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 4 slices of bacon (crumbled); 1 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded); ¾ cup cottage cheese; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

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Everyone loves Copycat Starbucks’ egg bites so much that they will line up to get it. You can make these ahead of time to get you going faster in the mornings. Plus, they will save you money because you can make them at home.

This copycat Starbucks egg bites recipe tastes just like the real thing. It’s the healthy breakfast you need to start your day. With a copycat recipe for your favorite to-go breakfast, you can make egg bites any time, any day, and in any way, customized with the flavors you love!

What We Love About the Egg Bites

You can make the fresh, delicious egg bites at home and spend much less money than you would in the store.
Mix and match ingredients for different types of egg bites.
Make the bites in an air fryer or the oven.

Ingredients for Homemade Egg Bites

This great recipe for homemade egg bites is one of the easiest ever. You don’t need any special equipment, just things you have around the house. To make these egg muffins, you will need a muffin tin and the following main ingredients:

Egg
Slices of bacon, crumbled
Monterey jack cheese, shredded
Cottage cheese
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder

Get the full printable recipe with instructions and measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

How to Make the Best Egg Bite Recipe in the Oven

After gathering your simple ingredients, it’s time to start making these copycat Starbucks egg bites.

Ingredients for starbucks copycat egg bites

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and while it warms up, you’ll want to prep your muffin pan by thoroughly coating the inside of a 12-cup muffin tin with some nonstick cooking spray. Or alternatively, use silicone molds or muffin cups to help your egg bites hold their shape.

Next, grab a large mixing bowl and put in your eggs, cottage cheese, and the seasonings – salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Use your whisk to combine these ingredients thoroughly.

pouring egg mixture into the muffin tin.

Now add the shredded Monterey jack cheese and crumbled bacon to the mixture and combine. Finally, you’ll pour the egg mixture into each muffin cup, keeping them even. They should each be just over half full.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until you see the edges are lightly brown. Take the egg bites from the oven and let them sit to cool for about 5 minutes. You will then gently use a spoon to remove the eggs from the muffin pan.

Tips

For the best results, make sure you serve these copycat egg bites warm.
If you have any leftover egg bites, they store well in an airtight container so you can make a bunch and put them in your refrigerator or freezer. They are perfect for meal prep.

They are so good and easy to make; best of all, you can make them in a variety of ways.

How To Add Variety

Try different cheeses like Gruyère cheese, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, or cheddar cheese.
You can top them off with green onion or bell peppers – green pepper or red bell pepper is always good.
Adding a dash of hot sauce just before you dig in also gives it a nice kick.
Top with some chopped bacon or diced ham.
For an even healthier breakfast, serve your egg bites with fresh fruit or some Greek yogurt.

This egg bite recipe is the quick breakfast you need for busy mornings. It’s healthy and delicious too, checking off all those essential boxes. Scroll down to the recipe card to get the full details on how to make this legendary copycat Starbucks egg bites recipe! Make sure you save the recipe, and it will save you from morning hunger pangs.