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Starbucks Copycat Cottage Cheese Egg Cups for Meal Prep

Close-up of six golden brown cottage cheese egg cups starbucks hack, topped with shredded cheese, on a white plate.
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Make these easy, high-protein cottage cheese egg bites at home. They are a perfect crustless quiche cup for quick breakfasts or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cooked ham or bacon (optional mix-in)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional mix-in)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or silicone egg bite mold.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, about 30 seconds. This step is key for a smooth texture similar to Starbucks egg bites.
  3. Stir in your desired mix-ins, such as ham, bacon, or chives, into the blended egg mixture.
  4. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of each cup.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg cups are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the egg cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
  8. For meal prep, cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender directly in a large measuring cup instead of a full blender.
  • If you prefer a sous-vide style texture, place the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish and add hot water to the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the muffin tin (a water bath). Bake as directed.
  • These protein egg cups reheat well in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds.

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