Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites Bacon Gruyere

Indulge in the creamy, cheesy, and bacon-packed deliciousness of Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites Bacon Gruyere from the comfort of your home. Get the recipe and make these breakfast bites today.

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What makes the Starbucks Egg Bites so good?

I can attest to the deliciousness of Starbucks’ Sous Vide Egg Bites with Bacon and Gruyere. The creamy texture, achieved through the sous vide cooking method, is divine. Adding salty bacon and sharp Gruyere cheese elevates the flavor profile, creating a well-balanced and decadent bite. The convenience of enjoying this delicious breakfast on the go only adds to its appeal. Whether you’re in a hurry or want a quick, satisfying meal, these egg bites are a perfect choice. The consistency in quality and flavor that Starbucks is known for only adds to the appeal of this dish. I can’t recommend the Sous Vide Egg Bites with Bacon and Gruyere enough. It’s a must-try for any foodie or breakfast lover.

Why you should try this copycat Starbucks egg bites recipe.

I highly recommend trying the Starbucks’ Sous Vide Egg Bites with Bacon and Gruyere at home. Not only is it a fun and rewarding experience, but it also offers several benefits that you can’t get from buying them at the store. For one, you have complete control over the ingredients, allowing you to use high-quality, organic, or locally sourced products. Additionally, making these egg bites at home can be significantly cheaper than purchasing them regularly from Starbucks. And let’s not forget the convenience of making a batch ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast or snack throughout the week. Overall, making the Starbucks’ Sous Vide Egg Bites with Bacon and Gruyere at home is a delicious and budget-friendly way to enjoy this beloved dish. So, don your apron and give it a try!

Recipe inspiration

I must say these were brought to my attention by Kristen Oliphant. She messaged me on Facebook and asked if I would try these. Well, I was intrigued, and so I tried them.

She said they were irresistible, and guess what? They were. Special thanks to Tom Jones of Tom’s Test Kitchen for sending me information on this recipe!

Sous vide egg bites contain eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyere, bacon, and a pinch of salt. So if you are looking for a low-carb and diabetic-friendly breakfast, this recipe is for you.

Before I go into the recipe, this is not my typical copycat recipe. I want you to be able to make these from ingredients you have in your kitchen, with tools that you usually have.

This recipe meets the condition of being made with ingredients you already have. The Starbucks Sous Vide Egg bites need a Sous Vide to prepare them.

What is a sous vide?

It is a cooker/appliance that enables you to cook items slowly in a water bath. When meat is prepared this way, the fat and connective tissues break down in a way that more traditional cooking methods can’t match. A Sous vide makes eggs super creamy and is critical for this recipe.

I tested this recipe more than I typically do. I have been working on this recipe for about four weeks. I learned all sorts of things. What type of jars to use for these eggs, the different ingredients, how long to cook them, and most importantly, cook your bacon before adding it to the mix.

One thing that you need is the Sous Vide. I tried making these eggs in jars with pots of water simmering on the stove. It didn’t work. The eggs came out overcooked. Even though I watched the temperature so it didn’t get too high, it didn’t work. I guess that’s why sous vides are made. I have had two different models of Sous Vide before. I have used both the Instant Pot Duo and the Annova Sous Vide.

I like both of them, I have a slight preference for the Instant Pot with the Sous Vide function, it’s mostly around the fact the Instant Pot comes with its own container that is well insulated to keep the heat at the right temperature.

Will you need a sous vide to make these egg bites? Yes.

Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

  • Eggs
  • Cottage cheese
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Gruyere cheese
  • Bacon
  • Salt
Starbucks sous vide egg bites ingredients

Ingredient Notes and Tips

If you have tried these eggs at Starbucks, the texture is light and springy. If you read the ingredients on the Starbucks website, the first ingredient is cottage cheese.

Cottage cheese keeps the egg bites from being too dense.

I suggest you use thin bacon and cook it nice and crispy. Thick bacon can be too chewy, and it may seem like it is undercooked.

I recommend using good-quality Gruyere cheese. Please don’t buy a package of Swiss cheese, it will lack the flavor you need.

How to Make Starbucks Egg Bites

  1. Set your sous vide for 167 degrees.
  2. Cook bacon until crisp.
  3. Add eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyere cheese, and salt into a blender.
  4. Blend until it is a uniform mixture.
  5. Spray four small canning jars with a non-stick spray.
  6. Break a piece of bacon and place it into each jar.
  7. Pour egg mixture into jars.
  8. Wipe the rim of the jar to make sure it is clean then place the lid on the jar.
  9. Make sure the sous vide has reached 167 degrees, before you add the egg bites and start the cooking time.
  10. Place jars into the sous vide.
  11. Cook eggs for about 35 minutes or until egg bites are completely set.
  12. Remove egg bites from the jars.
  13. Sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese on top and broil until they just turn brown.

Equipment Needed for Sous Vide Egg Bites

You will need a blender for the recipe. When you try these eggs at Starbucks, they have a very uniform texture. You must mix everything in a blender and puree the heck out of it.

If you don’t do this, the ingredients will be chunky. I couldn’t get this to blend properly in my food processor.

For the jars, I used jelly jars. Be sure to buy wide-mouthed jars. These are the jars that I used: Ball Mason 4oz Quilted Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands, Set of 12. The opening of the jar can’t be smaller than the base.

If you don’t have jars, you could do these eggs in plastic bags, they won’t look as pretty, but they will taste the same.

When these eggs come out of the sous vide, you must add some shredded Gruyere cheese and pop them under the broiler. The browned cheese I think, adds the signature touch to these eggs.

I hope you enjoy these Starbucks Sous Vide Egg bites. For me, they were a labor of love 😉

Trouble Shooting Egg Bites

While these are easy to make, here are a few tips for you.

  • You may need to lengthen the cooking time a bit. Sometimes, dropping in the jars causes the temperature to drop too much, so you need to add back that time.
  • Cook until the eggs have set up, if the eggs are runny, they are not done, you may need to cook them longer than suggested.
  • Ensure your sous vide has reached the proper temperature before adding the eggs and starting the cooking time. Failure to do this will mean your egg bites will not cook in the time allotted by the recipe.
  • Make sure your sous vide maintains proper temperature during the cooking time. Sometimes, the stick models of sous can drop temperature depending on the vessel you cook in them.
  • Read the directions of your sous vide for how much water to add. Different models work differently. Be sure to follow your manufacturer’s recommendations.
homemade Starbucks sous vide egg bites and a fork on a plate

How to store leftover egg bites

Store the cooked egg bites in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can store them in the jars that they were cooked in. They will last for up to five days in the fridge. I do not recommend placing these in the freezer, the texture isn’t ideal after frozen.

How to reheat Starbucks egg bites

To reheat Starbucks sous vide egg bites, you can follow these steps:

  • Remove the egg bites from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Place the egg bites in an oven-safe dish and cover them with foil.
  • Bake the egg bites for 15-20 minutes or until heated.

Alternatively, you can reheat the egg bites in the microwave by following these steps:

  • Place the egg bites on a microwave-safe plate.
  • Heat them on high for 30 seconds.
  • Check the temperature and heat for 15-30 seconds, if needed, until they are heated.

Note that the reheating time may vary depending on the number of egg bites and the wattage of your microwave or oven. Always check the temperature of the egg bites before consuming to ensure they are fully heated through.

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homemade Starbucks egg bites with bacon and gruyere cheese on plates

Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites Bacon Gruyere

Save money when you make the Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites at home.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Keto, Sous Vide Egg Bites, Starbucks Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 172kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 pieces thin bacon cooked crisp
  • 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese shredded, use to broil

Instructions

  • Set your sous vide for 167 degrees. This will take some time to heat.
  • So prepare the recipe while this heats up. Into a blender add 4 eggs, 4 tablespoons cottage cheese, 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, and salt. Puree until it is a uniform mixture.
  • Spray 4 small canning jars (I use half-pint wide-mouth jelly jars) with a non-stick spray. Break a piece of bacon into each jar. 
  • Pour egg mixture into jars. Wipe the rim of the jar to make sure it is clean, then place the lid on the jar. Place jars into the sous vide.
  • Once the sous vide has reached 167 degrees, cook eggs for about 35 minutes or until they are completely set. If you do not wait until the sous vide has reached proper temperature the eggs may not set fully.
  • Remove eggs from the jars when they are done. Sprinkle additional shredded Gruyere cheese on top, and broil until they just turn brown. This recipe may be doubled.

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Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 76mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 1mg

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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Comments

  1. Micah Z

    Thank you so much for sharing this to-die-for treat. We are getting a sous vide to make these! Where did you buy your salt box? It is a beautiful piece and idea. It seems like something to never part with. I would absolutely love to know how you found it.

  2. Judy

    5 stars
    After trying the Starbucks original I searched for a recipe and came across Copykat’s recipe. I was so excited that I ordered a Sous Vide (?) from Amazon, and received it today. I was definitely not disappointed with the turnout of my first batch! They were exactly as I remembered the originals, and I followed the recipe to a “T”, except I forgot to put the bacon in the jars first so I put it on the top…o big deal and it didn’t change the taste.

  3. Nicole

    I don’t have a sous vide machine so I just cooked mine in a water bath which started at 375 to heat the water, and then brought it down to 275 when I put the egg bites in the water bath. Cooked them in a normal cupcake pan without liners for about 15 minutes and they turned out perfect! Light and fluffy and once you broil the cheese, the edges get a bit crunchy just like Starbucks. thanks for the recipe! This will save me $5 a day!

  4. Robyn

    Can you double the recipe by stacking the jars on one another while in the sous vide bath? I’d like to make a larger batch.

  5. Emily

    5 stars
    Made these this morning. It was my first try with sous vide as well. They turned out PERFECT! Great recipe. I followed it exactly. So yummy!!

  6. Sarah

    I made mine using the Anova recipe (which is similar to yours other than cooking at a slightly higher temp) and they came out with a flan texture rather than the fluffy SB texture. Do yours come out flan-like? If not, I’ll give it a try!!

  7. Jessica

    I wonder if I could put the jars in a crockpot with a water base. I can’t buy a soul vide, but I think I might be able to produce a similar effect with a crockpot. Hmm. Anything’s thoughts?

  8. Thom

    You basically cannot overcook things using sous vide methods. That’s why it’s amazing for meats. If you want a medium rare, once the medium rare temperature is achieved, it just stays at medium rare. However, keeping it in longer does melt away gristle and connective tissues.

    As far as eggs go,(which I have not tried), the same should hold true. The temperature is what is most critical, as well as the minimum cooking time.

    For those of you getting “runny” results, the Starbucks website lists rice starch as an ingredient.

  9. leslie

    I might have missed this question or the directions… but if I double the batch and freeze how do you reaheat them? I read eggs cooked this way will keep for a week in the fridge and 2 months in the freezer. just would like to know.

      • Sarah Sorlien

        I like the flan like texture, and Re heating in the microwave starts to cook the eggs more and gave the fluffier texture. I am just going to reheat mine in a water bath. (Skipping the broiler step.). They are delicious!

  10. Esther

    Thanks for the recipe! I’ve been using the one straight from my Anova app as the copycat one (tried with cream cheese and cottage cheese at different times, both equally delicious. I’ve only mad enough them in a bag but will try jars tonight! My app recipe sets the eggs at 171 or 172? For 1 hour. They’ve been perfectly cooked. Maybe those finding them wet need to cook them at this temp for a longer time? They don’t turn out over cooked or dry at all.

  11. ASHLEY O

    4 stars
    Is it 381 calories for 1 egg bite or 3? Also, when I tried to make it my egg bites were more wet than the Starbucks which is a more dry texture. Any ideas?

  12. Joel (Jody) P. Dietz Jr.

    5 stars
    Stephanie,
    I’d like to give you much kudos on your article and your exhaustive investigative skills!
    By far, after my research, into S.B.’s Egg Bites, your recipe looks like the real deal. Anova also did some great research into this.
    Like you, I also have the Sous Vide Supreme (Professional), but find myself always now reaching for one of my Joules (I have two in different color trims for when I’m cooking for a crowd/dinner party) and I’ve been “sous viding” almost daily for years now. The sous vide method is also the very best for reheating certain leftovers, ie: meats, without drying out!
    I’ll be making a batch of your egg bites recipe this weekend for brunch. Have you tried making the egg bites in one of those covered silicone egg bite molds that people are using to make these in their Instant Pots? I ordered a pair and will give it a try… This weekend I’ll stick to the 4 oz. Ball Jelly Jars, though.
    Thanks again, Stephanie! I pinned your post and signed up for your updates.
    Jody.

  13. Pandora Pounds

    5 stars
    I cannot wait to try to recipe. I had never heard of a Sous Vide. I had to watch your video to see how it worked. I will definitely email you again once I make them. I have to get a Sous Vide first. Thanks for the helpful video.

  14. Ariane Winans

    have you tried using an instant pot? Im curious to see if they come out the same using the silicon egg attachment. I don’t have a water oven unfortunately :-/

  15. Dufus

    Hi. Instructions indicate prepping 4 jars, which makes me think there’ll be 4 servings, however the nutrition info indicates that one batch produces 3 servings. Would you kindly clarify, please? Thank you!

  16. liza

    You know, honestly…a similar egg to the SB’s Sous Vide expensive eggs is as easy as taking a mug(I spray mine with canola spray), break an egg into it with a couple TS of half and half. Whip it until well mixed. Add some cheese(I use sharp cheddar shreds) some crumbled cooked bacon or ham, some dried minced onion, peppe…whatever you liker. Mix it all up. Put in micro for 90 seconds(uncovered). Plop it out of the mug onto a plate and eat. Solid(though not so dense as a real sous vide) and quick and good.

    This really is as good as SB, and so very easy and cheap.

  17. Tracy Raiser

    Thanks for sharing. Any thoughts on how make a big batch to be frozen and then cooked at a later date? Would love to have as a weekday breakfast, but too time consuming before work.

    • Stephanie

      I am not sure, I believe these would stay fresh for up to five days. You need to cook these eggs right away. You can reheat and add the cheese just before serving.

    • Susan

      5 stars
      I think if you leave them in the sealed jars refrigerated after you cook them they would be good for even longer than 5 days?

      • Geoff

        5 stars
        If you vacuum seal the jars, they could last 5 days in the fridge in the coldest spot. That’s my plan for this semester.

  18. Marsha Masi

    5 stars
    The sous vide has to reach temp. before adding food. You werent very clear on this part. After adding food the countdown begins. Gonna try this. Has had a sous vide for a few years. Love it. Its a polyscience brand. More commerical.

  19. Colleen

    These look great! Can’t wait to try them.

    question: if I’m using a larger-than-4-ounce jelly jar, how to adjust cooking time? Any ideas?
    I have the small Weck jars (maybe +/- 7 oz?) on hand so they will have to be eaten out of the jar with a spoon, but I’d rather not get another set of 4-oz Ball jars if possible.

    Thanks.

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