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Starbucks Copycat Cottage Cheese Egg Cups

Three golden brown cottage cheese egg cups stacked on a white plate, inspired by Starbucks recipes.
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Make these high-protein, crustless quiche cups at home using cottage cheese for a texture similar to Starbucks egg bites. This recipe is perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese, full fat or low fat
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Gruyere)
  • 1/2 cup cooked mix-ins (e.g., chopped ham, spinach, cooked bacon bits)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. This step is key for a smooth texture.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheese and your chosen cooked mix-ins into the egg mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg cups are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. If you prefer a texture closer to sous-vide, place the muffin tin in a larger baking dish and add hot water to the dish to create a water bath (bain-marie) halfway up the sides of the muffin cups. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. Let the egg cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
  7. Store cooled egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for easy meal prep. Reheat in the microwave.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture like the commercial version, strain the cottage cheese mixture through a fine-mesh sieve after blending to remove any remaining curds.
  • You can substitute the mix-ins with cooked vegetables like mushrooms or peppers, but make sure they are dry to avoid excess water in the cups.
  • These protein egg cups freeze well. Place cooled cups in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to one month. Thaw overnight before reheating.

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