Copycat Egg White Bites
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Skip the coffee shop drive-thru (and the splurge) with this homemade egg white bite recipe. Inspired by the Starbucks original, they’re just as satisfying—no fuss, no yolks, and perfect for make-ahead breakfasts.
If you love Starbucks’ egg white bites but not the price tag, these are for you. They’ve got that same silky texture and roasted red pepper flavor as the coffee shop version, but you can make a whole batch at home for way less. I use egg whites from a carton to keep things easy—they work just as well as fresh (I’ve tested both and honestly couldn’t tell the difference). No need to crack a dozen eggs or figure out what to do with the yolks. Just blend, pour, and bake.
Just like my copycat bacon and Gruyère egg bites and spinach egg bites, egg white bites are perfect for meal prep or busy mornings when you want something quick that still feels like a real breakfast.
“These bites are delicious. I made them for my husband and myself for lunch, and he wants to have them again for dinner tonight.”
What You’ll Need To Make Egg White Bites
- Egg whites: The base of the bites—high in protein and neutral in flavor, so they take on whatever you mix in.
- Cottage cheese: Makes the bites creamy and tender with a little extra richness. Go for 4%–it gives the best texture.
- Shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese – Melts right into the mixture for that gooey, cheesy flavor without overpowering anything.
- Butter – Just a small amount adds a touch of extra richness and flavor.
- Cornstarch: Keeps the texture smooth and silky and helps bind everything together.
- Hot sauce (such as Tabasco) – Adds a little something-something in the background—flavorful but not spicy.
- Diced roasted red bell pepper (from a jar) – Brings in color and a subtle sweet smokiness.
- Scallions: Add a mild, fresh onion flavor that works well with the other ingredients without taking over.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Set up the steam bath and make the egg mixture. Bring a kettle of water to a boil and preheat the oven to 300°F, with one rack in the middle and another on the lowest level. Set a 9×13-inch metal or ceramic baking dish on the lower rack and fill it halfway with the boiling water.
In a blender, combine the egg whites, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack, butter, cornstarch, salt, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Pro Tip: The steam bath mimics the sous vide method, creating steam and keeping the texture of the egg bites creamy and super tender.
Step 2: Fill the muffin pan. Grease a muffin pan well, then pour the egg mixture into each cup, filling almost to the top. Sprinkle the red peppers and scallions evenly over the tops, then gently press them down with a spoon so they sink into the mixture.
Pro Tip: Don’t skimp on greasing the pan—even with nonstick, the egg bites can be a little clingy once baked.
Step 3: Bake the egg bites. Place the muffin pan on the middle oven rack and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg bites start to pull away from the edges. They’ll puff up and might look a little uneven—totally normal. They’ll settle as they cool.
Step 4: Let them rest and remove. Take the muffin tin out of the oven and let the bites rest for about 5 minutes. Then, use a small spoon to gently loosen the edges and lift them out onto a plate.
Step 5: Serve or store. Serve warm, or let cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave when you’re ready to eat.
Egg White Bite Variations
Try these tasty add-ins to customize your egg white bites—just mix and match based on what you like or have on hand.
Cheeses: Sharp cheddar, feta, Gruyère
Veggies: Diced bell peppers, chopped fresh spinach, chopped cooked broccoli, sautéed mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes
Proteins: Crumbled turkey sausage, diced ham
Flavor boosters: Chopped jalapeños, smoked paprika, fresh herbs (like chives or basil)
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Copycat Egg White Bites
Light, flavorful, and surprisingly simple, these homemade egg white bites are great for meal prep and even better for mornings when you’re short on time.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups egg whites, from a 16-oz carton or separated from 12 large eggs
- 1¼ cups (4% milkfat) cottage cheese
- 1¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Scant ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 3 tablespoons diced roasted red bell pepper, drained, from a jar
- 2 scallions, dark green parts only, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Preheat the oven to 300°F and set one oven rack in the middle position and another in the lowest position.
- Place a 9x13-inch metal or ceramic baking dish on the lower rack and fill it halfway with the boiling water from the kettle. This will create steam in the oven, which will help the egg bites to cook gently and attain a custardy texture.
- Spray a nonstick muffin pan generously with nonstick cooking spray (see note).
- In a blender, combine the egg whites, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack, butter, cornstarch, salt, and hot sauce. Blend until completely smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each well until almost full. Sprinkle the roasted red bell peppers and scallions evenly over the batter, then use a spoon to press them down so they are not all floating on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes on the middle rack, until the eggs are set. You'll know they are done when the egg bites start to pull away slightly from the edges and puff up. (The egg bites may puff up significantly and look a bit lopsided, but they will settle and deflate as they cool.)
- Remove the egg bites from the oven and let rest in the pan for about 5 minutes. Use a small spoon to loosen the egg bites from the edges of the pan and carefully lift them out onto a plate. Serve warm.
- Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: Once cool, the egg bites can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at 50% power for 60 to 90 seconds. The egg bites can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and reheat using the microwave.
- Note: I don’t recommend using a silicone muffin tin for this recipe; the egg bites will take longer to set and may cook unevenly.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (12 servings)
- Serving size: 1 egg white bite
- Calories: 123
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Sodium: 213 mg
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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I made the mistake of buying a container of whole eggs vs egg whites, but I forged on. I followed the recipe measurements omitting the cornstarch assuming the full egg would provide enough of a rise. My “add ins” were raw red pepper, spinach, scallions & gruyere cheese. I cooked them according to the directions but needed to add about 4 minutes for complete doneness. AMAZING! So tender, full of flavor (and additional fat because of my mistake 😉
I just made these and they were great. I didn’t have roasted red peppers so I used minced fresh red peppers. They are almost a souffle consistency. I’ll be making another batch for freezing. Thank you!
Amazing recipe! I did not have cottage cheese or morterey jack so I just used 1.5 cups of marble cheese. I added some chopped, cooked bacon as well. The seasoning and flavor was on point. Will definitely make them again and again!
Hi! These taste amazing, but I can never get them to fully cook all the way through. I use the exact same pan as you and have followed the recipe to a T three times, but the bottom third of my bites are always watery and undercooked. I noticed this is your only egg bite recipe that includes the 3T of butter. Do you think I could try reducing this or any of the other liquid ingredients to see if that helps?
I’m going to try your other egg bite recipes regardless, they all look delicious! Thank you!
Hi Jennifer, I’m sorry you’ve had a problem with these cooking through! Have you left them in the oven for a few extra minutes? If you’ve already tried that, I’d try cutting the butter in half to 1.5 tablespoons.
These are delicious. I made them for my husband and myself for lunch, and he wants to have them again for dinner tonight. I made the recipe as directed and saw no need to make any changes. I baked them for 25 minutes and the result was perfection I will definitely be making them again.
I LOVE these and have made them several times. EVERY time they stick like CRAZY to the muffin tin-they taste delicious but look a mess! I spray non stick spray in a metal pan before filling. I finally just threw away my pan the last batch because I could not deal with cleaning the pan again! What am I doing wrong?
Hi Cathy, Sorry to hear you’ve had such a problem with these sticking! I suspect the non-stick surface had worn off the old one and you’ll have much better luck with this one. I had been recommending against using liners as the the egg bites will stick to them, but someone asked about parchment liners, and I think those would work if you want to give them a try.
My egg bites were still soggy on the bottom when I took them out of the muffin tin. I baked them for 28 mins and let them sit in the tin for 5 minutes afterwards. Do I need to bake them longer?
Hi J, Did you use a silicone muffin to bake them? If not, did you make any ingredient substitution such as lower fat or fat-free cottage cheese or Monterey Jack/mozzarella cheese?
I can’t tell you how much I love these! I’ve tried a few different add-ins, but my favorite combo is spinach and scallions. The flavor is just soooo good! I feel like I’m eating a treat! Thanks for yet another wonderful recipe, Jenn. Your recipes have become my go-to!
Mine taste fabulous but look a lot different – browner, bumpier. Used the same ingredients and followed instructions. Any advice on why that might be / how to get them to look like yours?
The bacon and Gruyère ones look the same as yours, fwiw.
Hi SY, it sounds like your oven may be running a little hot, so you may want to check it with an oven thermometer. If you don’t have one, they’re pretty inexpensive (the brand Taylor makes a good one).
I think I figured it out! I had gotten the low fat cottage cheese, thinking the fat percentage there was 4% so it should do. I didn’t realize that “4% milkfat cottage cheese” referred to the full fat one, which was labeled “minimum 4%” at my grocery store.
Remade the recipe with the full fat cottage cheese and in mini muffin tins (vs regular ones), and mine look exactly like yours and taste like Starbucks (or better!). I imagine the combo of the full fat and better cook time did the trick.
Good to know — glad you got to the bottom of it and they came out nicely! 😊
These are such a great recipe! Any storage tips on how to keep them from getting wet, soggy bottom in the fridge? Or should I freeze them after a day?
Glad you like them! I haven’t found that to be a problem, but you could use a paper towel to line the container you’re storing them in. That should help to absorb some of the moisture.