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Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites (Sous Vide Style)

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These copycat Starbucks egg bites are creamy, fluffy, and packed with protein. Made with cottage cheese, gruyere, and bacon, they mimic the sous vide texture using a simple oven water bath.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese (about 2 oz)
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bring a kettle of water to a boil for the water bath. Generously grease 8 cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend on high for 20-30 seconds until completely smooth and foamy — this incorporates air for a light, fluffy texture.
  3. Add shredded gruyere and crumbled bacon to the blender. Pulse 2-3 times just to combine; do not over-blend or you will deflate the mixture and lose the airy structure.
  4. Divide the egg mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Use a spoon to distribute any cheese or bacon that settles at the bottom.
  5. Place the muffin tin inside a larger roasting pan or baking dish. Carefully pour the hot water from the kettle into the outer pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the muffin cups. This steam bath ensures gentle, even cooking similar to sous vide.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the egg bites are puffed and just set in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter. For food safety, internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove the muffin tin from the water bath and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edges of each cup to loosen, then gently lift out the egg bites.
  8. Serve warm, or let cool completely before storing. For best texture, enjoy within 2 days.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. To freeze, cool completely, wrap individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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