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Copycat Cottage Cheese Egg Cups (Starbucks Style)

Five golden brown cottage cheese egg cups starbucks style stacked on a white plate.
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Make delicious, protein-packed, crustless quiche cups at home that taste just like your favorite Starbucks egg bites using cottage cheese for a creamy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 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 mix-ins (e.g., chopped ham, spinach, cooked bacon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or prepare silicone egg molds.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This step is key for the texture.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheese and your chosen cooked mix-ins into the blended egg mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg cups are set in the center and lightly golden. If you prefer a sous-vide texture, you can use a water bath method, cooking at 170°F (77°C) for about 1 hour.
  6. Let the egg cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
  7. Cool completely before storing for meal prep.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, use a high-speed blender to fully break down the cottage cheese curds.
  • If you are meal prepping, store cooled egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
  • Feel free to swap the mix-ins; cooked vegetables like peppers or mushrooms work well, just make sure they are not too wet.

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