These copycat Starbucks Italian Sausage Egg Bites are our new favorite! I had to recreate, and honestly, they taste even better than Starbucks. With more sausage and flavor in every bite, they’re perfect for busy mornings!
Better than Starbucks: More sausage, more flavor, and no skimping on the good stuff.
Budget-friendly: A whole batch costs less than two trips through the drive-thru!
Meal prep win: Make a batch once, store in the fridge or freezer, and reheat for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
Change the Cheese: You can swap out the cheese to your liking! Try gruyere, cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss cheese.
Veggies: You can add sautéed onions, red peppers, or spinach for extra flavor.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Drain the sun-dried tomatoes well! Tip: Use a paper towel to absorb any excess oil!
Sausage: You can use spicy or mild sausage!
My family is obsessed with Starbucks bacon egg bites, so when they released a sausage version, I had to try! Starbucks skimped on the sausage, so I loaded my version up! You don’t even need a fancy sous-vide machine to make these!
Prepare & Water Bath: Preheat the oven to 300°F with the rack placed in the center. Place a second rack just beneath it and add an empty baking sheet. Fill the empty baking sheet with water to create steam in the oven. Spray a muffin pan well with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and dried basil.
Blend: Blend for 15-20 seconds until smooth.
Combine: Transfer the egg mixture to a large bowl and stir in the shredded cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and the cooked and crumbled Italian sausage. Use a measuring cup to scoop the egg mixture into the wells of the muffin tin, filling them no more than ⅔ of the way full. Try to disperse the sausage evenly throughout the muffin wells.
Bake: Place the muffin tin on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center of the egg bites is set. Remove Starbucks egg bites from the oven and let them cool completely before removing from the pan.
How do I get them out of the pan? You can loosen the sides from the pan by running a small silicone spatula around the edges before gently lifting them.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30–50 seconds.
Freezer-Friendly: Freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet until solid (about 2 hours), then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power.