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Starbucks Copycat Cottage Cheese Egg Cups

Three golden-brown cottage cheese egg cups starbucks style served on a white plate.
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Make these easy, protein-packed cottage cheese egg bites at home. They are a perfect meal prep option and taste just like your favorite Starbucks egg bites.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup cooked, chopped spinach or ham (optional mix-in)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use silicone liners for easy removal.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. This step is key for a creamy texture similar to Starbucks egg bites.
  3. Stir in your shredded cheese and any optional mix-ins like chopped ham or spinach.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg cups are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the egg cups cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
  7. Store your baked egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for easy meal prep.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, you can use a food processor instead of a blender.
  • If you want to mimic the sous-vide texture, place the muffin tin in a larger baking dish and add hot water halfway up the sides of the muffin tin to create a water bath (bain-marie).
  • These crustless quiche cups reheat well in the microwave in 30-second intervals.

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