Sous Vide Egg Bites Recipe - Starbucks Copycat - Chisel & Fork

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Inspired by Starbucks, this sous vide egg bites recipe with Gruyère cheese and bacon will make you think you're at the popular coffee shop. Their light, fluffy consistency and rich flavor make them a perfect grab-and-go option for busy mornings.

I'm all about eggs for breakfast - from breakfast egg rolls to hash brown egg muffins to a butternut squash frittata to a cheese strata.

But have you ever thought of making eggs with a sous vide machine? Up until Starbucks introduced them a few years ago, I hadn't either. I'll admit I was a little skeptical at first, but at this point I almost look forward to them more than the coffee!

So when my cousin gave me a sous vide machine, I immediately knew I had to recreate these egg bites myself. With my favorite being the bacon & gruyère, I figured that was a good place to start.

The preparation is simple enough. Once you blend everything together, simply through in the water bath and let the machine do its work. By using a sous vide, you get light and fluffy eggs that are perfectly cooked. And best of all, you can freeze the leftovers and just warm up later.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Ingredient Notes
Ingredient Swaps
How to Make Sous Vide Egg Bites
FAQs
Variations
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
Other Recommended Sous Vide Recipes
Sous Vide Egg Bites

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Precision cooking - Sous vide cooking ensures that the egg bites cook evenly throughout, resulting in a creamy and consistent texture every time.
Customizable - Whether you prefer classic combinations like bacon and cheddar or want to experiment with different meats, cheeses and vegetables, the possibilities are endless.
Portable - Egg bites are portable and perfect for on-the-go meals. Whether you're heading to work, school or on a road trip, they're easy to pack and enjoy wherever you go.

Ingredient Notes

Eggs - The main ingredient in egg bites, of course. You can use whole eggs or a combination of whole eggs and egg whites, depending on your preference for richness and texture.
Cheese - Cottage cheese is important as it helps lighten the egg bites and keeps them from being too dense. The Gruyère is for sharpness and Monterey Jack for creaminess.
Bacon - Adds texture and flavor. Plus who doesn't love bacon? Make sure to cook the bacon before adding it to the egg mixture.

Ingredient Swaps

You don't have to make this exactly like Starbucks. You can mix up some of the ingredients including:

If you don't have cottage cheese, ricotta or Fromage Blanc work well.
While I like the flavor of Gruyère and Monterey Jack, any type of cheese will work - from cheddar to Swiss to havarti.
You can never go wrong with bacon, but pancetta or prosciutto are good substitutes.

How to Make Sous Vide Egg Bites

Please note full ingredient list and instructions can be found in recipe card below.

Cooking bacon and blending egg bite ingredients.

Cook the bacon until crisp and set aside. Then add all of the egg bite ingredients to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Adding egg mixture to mason jars and cooking in a water bath with sous vide.

Add an even amount of bacon to 6 (4 oz) mason jars sprayed with non-stick spray. Pour even amount of egg mixture in each and screw the tops. Submerge in water that is at 170ºF and cook for 1 hours or until eggs are set.

Adding cheese to egg bites and broiling.

Remove the eggs from the jars and sprinkle some additional cheese on top. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until browned.

FAQs

What is Sous Vide Cooking?

Sous vide is French for "under vacuum." It typically involved sealing food in a bag and cooking in a water bath at a precise temperature.With these egg bites, we replace the vacuum sealed bag with 4 oz mason jars.

What Sous Vide Machine Do You Use?

I'm partial to the Anova, but there are plenty of options out there.

Can I Make These Egg Bites Without a Sous Vide Machine?

I tried making them with some simmering water and the eggs were overcooked. You need a sous vide machine for this recipe to turn out correctly.

Can I Use Egg Whites Instead of the Whole Egg for the Egg Bites?

You can but you'll need to increase the amount to 10 egg whites to make up the difference of removing the yolks.

How Do I Know the Sous Vide Egg Bites are Cooked?

These egg bites are not meant to be runny. They should be just set up and the hour time should be just right.

How Long Will the Egg Bites Last?

You can keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can also place in the freezer for up to 3 months and just reheat in the microwave when ready.

Variations

Bacon and Gruyère isn't the only type of egg bite you can make. Some variations of these egg bites include:

Roasted Red Pepper - 6 eggs, 6 tablespoon cottage cheese, ⅔ cup Monterey Jack cheese, ½ cup roasted red peppers, ¼ cup spinach, ¼ salt
Broccoli and Cheddar - 6 eggs, 6 tablespoon cottage cheese, ⅔ cup sharp cheddar cheese cheese, ½ cup broccoli, ¼ salt
Kale and Mushroom - 6 eggs, 6 tablespoon cottage cheese, ⅔ cup Monterey Jack cheese, ½ cup cooked mushrooms, ¼ cup kale, ¼ salt
Green Chili - 6 eggs, 6 tablespoon cottage cheese, ⅔ cup Pepper Jack cheese, ½ cup diced green chilis, ¼ salt

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

Buy blocks of cheese and grate yourself as it is cheaper, tastes better and doesn't have any fillers.
If you don't have mason jars, you can pour individual amounts in plastic bags, but they won't look very pretty.
Ensure that every mason jar is thoroughly greased which prevents the egg bites from adhering to the sides.
When screwing the lid on, screw the lid tightly, then unscrew by one turn. Too tight and they might explode.
To get some extra flavor, add some cheese on top and broil the egg bites for 1-2 minutes once they're cooked.

Other Recommended Sous Vide Recipes

Sous Vide Short Ribs
Sous Vide Fried Chicken
Sous Vide Filet Mignon
Sous Vide Duck Confit

If you've tried this sous vide egg bites recipe or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! And for another egg breakfast recipe, try this overnight sausage breakfast casserole.