Baked Egg Bites are a handheld, high-protein, delicious breakfast or snack on the go. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, try these awesome little nuggets once and you’ll make them again and again.
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If you’re like me, you love an egg bite from the oh so popular coffee place we all know. They’re fantastic. They’re also very expensive and full of weird ingredients. No one needs that. Not me, not you, not nobody.
My egg bites are identical to the aforementioned version. The texture is light and fluffy and delicate. The gruyere and bacon is my favorite flavor combination, but I have list of options for you below to experiment with. All the flavor, the perfect texture, and easier on that pocket book and better for you! What’s not to like about that?!
This recipe is great for a quick breakfast and a perfect after school snack. I even love them for lunch with a simple green salad on the side. They store exceptionally well in the fridge or freezer and taste great once reheated. Make them now. You can thank me later.
baked egg bites ingredients
- Bacon
- Gruyere
- Eggs
- Full Fat/Whole Milk Cottage Cheese
- Granulated Onion
- Granulated Garlic
- Chives
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
how to make baked egg bites
These egg bites are so easy and so fun to make, I promise you’ll do them all the time.
the mixture
For the egg bite mixture, grab your blender. Add the eggs, cottage cheese, gruyere, granulated onion and garlic, salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners, pour the egg bite mixture almost to the top. They don’t rise much so don’t worry. Let the mixture sit so that the bubbles can dissipate just a bit. Too many bubbles upon baking will cause the eggs to deflate like a whoopee cushion at the end. Fun fact: I’ve never typed the word “whoopee”, but I digress.
And, yes, you can buy a silicone egg bite tray, but I don’t like getting one gadget for one specific recipe. A muffin tin works just fine. Save your money.
While the bubbles do their thing and go away, cook the bacon. Drain any excess fat.
Once the bacon is cooked, drain off any excess fat and spoon the bacon bites evenly over the tops of the egg bites. Top with a little extra cheese and fresh chives.
Now, onto the water bath and bake.
the water bath
What is a water bath, you ask? A water bath, also known as a bain-marie, is simply a way of baking by placing a pan of very hot water into the oven along with a dish containing the food being baked. For the egg bites, it helps keep them super moist and evenly cooked. Which is just what we want!
baking
Carefully place the muffin tins onto a baking sheet with a lip. Also, verrrrrry carefully, pour almost boiling water into the baking sheet about halfway up the sides of the muffin tins. Place the baking sheet with the muffin tins into a 325° oven for about 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, the egg bites should be just set. Don’t over bake them. Carefully, remove the baking sheet from the oven (the water is still hot and can slosh). Remove the muffins tins and let the egg bites cool just a few minutes.
recipe frequently asked questions
These egg bites will stay good in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave 25-30 seconds.
Yes, you can! Once cooled after baking, freeze the egg bites on a parchment line baking sheet. Once frozen, add them to an zip top bag. They’ll stay good in the freezer 2-3 months. All you need to do is thaw them in the fridge once you’re ready for them. Into the microwave for 25-30 seconds and they’ll be perfect!
I get it. Cottage cheese can be a bit odd. However, once blended into the eggs, you cannot tell it’s there. The cottage cheese helps to create that wonderfully fluffy texture that we all love, so I highly suggest you try it. And, it adds a good protein bump that is also a big plus!
egg bite tips and variations
be mindful of bubbles and don’t over-blend
While blending the egg bite mixture, bubbles will form. The mixture should be smooth, but I like to let mine sit a few minutes to allow the bubbles to dissipate. Too much air and your egg bites might deflate like a sad tire in the end. Let those bubbles go away and everything will be great.
add-ins and other yummy things
Bacon and gruyere are my favorite egg bite combinations. However, this is one of the easiest and most fun recipes to customize.
- If you don’t like gruyere, try Monterrey jack, cheddar, or pepper jack. I also looooove using Gouda here!
- Sautéed veggies like onions, peppers, or mushrooms would be amazing.
- Swap the bacon protein for ham, prosciutto, or sausage crumbles.
- And, as a salsa aficionado, I think a drained dollop of pico de gallo before baking would be chef’s kiss.
- Top will extra chives, fresh jalapeños, hot sauce, or a dollop of sour cream for serving.
- I could go on and on and on and on…
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Baked Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bacon, diced
- 8 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1½ cups gruyere, shredded plus a little extra for topping
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic
- ¼ tsp granulated onion
- 2 tbsp chives, minced
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, gruyere, granulated onion and garlic, salt and pepper to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Line a 12-muffin muffin tin with cupcake liners, pour the egg bite mixture almost to the top. Let this sit a few minutes to allow the bubbles to dissipate.
- Cook the bacon on medium-high heat until crispy.
- Drain off any excess fat from the bacon and spoon the pieces evenly over the tops of the egg bites. Top with a little extra cheese and fresh chives.
- Carefully place the filled muffin tins onto a baking sheet with a lip. Also, verrrrrry carefully, pour almost boiling water into the baking sheet about halfway up the sides of the muffin tins. Place the baking sheet with the muffin tins into a 325° oven for about 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, the egg bites should be just set. Don't over bake them. Carefully, remove the baking sheet from the oven (the water is still hot and can slosh). Remove the muffins tins and let the egg bites cool just a few minutes.
- Enjoy!
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–Rufus
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