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Starbucks Copycat Cottage Cheese Egg Cups

Three golden brown cottage cheese egg cups starbucks style arranged on a light plate.
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Make these easy, high-protein cottage cheese egg bites at home for a perfect meal prep breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or 4%)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon or diced 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.
  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 the shredded cheese and any desired mix-ins, like bacon or ham, into the blended egg mixture.
  4. Pour the 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. Serve warm or store them for meal prep egg cups throughout the week.

Notes

  • For a smoother, more sous-vide-like texture, you can bake the muffin tin in a water bath (bain-marie). Place the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish and fill the larger dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the muffin tin before baking.
  • These crustless quiche cups freeze well. Cool completely, then place them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month. Reheat in the microwave for 30–60 seconds.
  • Feel free to substitute the meat with cooked spinach or diced bell peppers for a vegetarian option.

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