Starbucks Red Pepper Egg Bites Recipe
Love Starbucks egg bites? This Starbucks Red Pepper Egg Bites Recipe uses eggs, cottage cheese, cheese, and roasted red peppers for a creamy copycat win.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Muffin tin (silicone is best, but metal works)
- Baking tray (for water bath)
- Aluminum foil
- Oven
- Non-stick spray or butter
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese full-fat for creaminess
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted red peppers finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: pinch of red chili flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Lightly grease your muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
- Place the muffin tin inside a larger baking tray—this is for the water bath.
Step 2: Blend the Base
- In your blender, add:
- Eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Blend until completely smooth. No lumps. This step is crucial for that Starbucks-style texture.
Step 3: Add the Good Stuff
- Pour the egg mixture into a bowl.
- Fold in:
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Mozzarella
- Chopped roasted red peppers
- Stir gently. You want everything evenly distributed.
Step 4: Fill and Bake
- Pour the mixture into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Carefully pour hot water into the outer baking tray until it reaches halfway up the sides of the muffin tin.
- Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until just set in the center.
Step 5: Cool (Don’t Skip This)
- Remove from oven and let them cool for 10 minutes before removing. They’ll firm up slightly and come out clean.