Potato Chive Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat Recipe) from the Pantry

The dependable part? You can make a whole batch at home for a fraction of the cost, and they’re dependable for meal prep so you’ve got grab-and-go breakfasts ready all week long.

Why you’ll love these copycat Starbucks egg bites

Ever since Starbucks released these potato chive breakfast egg bites, I have been OBSESSED! Not only are they convenient and flavor-packed but they’re relatively healthy and don’t have too many calories in them which A regular here.

Here’s why worth a second batch them in my house:

• Starbucks copycat – Save money and skip the drive-thru.
• Meal-prep friendly – Make a batch and reheat ALL week!
• Protein-packed – Eggs, cottage cheese, and cheddar make these bites especially satisfying. You could even add breakfast sausage too!
• Customizable – Swap in your go-to veggies, herbs, or cheese.
• Kid-approved – Cheesy, potato-packed bites that even picky eaters love.

You can make a HUGE batch of these make ahead egg bites for a fraction of the cost you’d pay in the drive thru and worth a second batch them for that!

And if you’re looking for more meal-preppable, meat free breakfast recipes, you should certainly check out my Freezer Breakfast Burritos. WORTH THE POT!

Ingredients needed

The ingredients for these healthy egg bites are listed fully down in the recipe card, but let’s briefly go over everything including a few substitutions you can make as desired!

I studied the original recipe SO closely and these ingredients pretty close match the familiar egg bites but with no unneeded extra ingredients.

• Yukon gold potatoes – Creamy and tender, these hold up well in egg bites. You could also swap in russet or sweet potatoes.
• Eggs – The star ingredient for structure and protein. While I haven’t tried it, I think you could swap the eggs for a vegan egg such as “Simply Egg”.
• Onion – Adds a savory depth. Shallots or green onion work too.
• Chives – Fresh, mild onion flavor. Dried chives work in a pinch but won’t be as vibrant.
• Cottage cheese – Key to the Starbucks-style creaminess; it keeps the egg bites soft AND adds a lot of extra protein. Greek yogurt can be used, but the texture will be firmer.
• Shredded cheddar cheese – Melty, sharp flavor. Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Swiss are great swaps.
• Spinach – A nutrient boost! Kale or arugula would work too.

How to cook this egg bites recipe

Luckily this method is TRULY simple to make but let’s go over the steps.

I used these silicone molds to get the familiar square look of the Starbucks egg bites BUT even only a muffin liner would work well as long as you grease it. I also love these silicone muffin liners.

Step #1: Saute the potatoes – In a large skillet, saute the hashbrowns to get them crisp tender and then set aside.

Step #2: Blend the cottage cheese + eggs – In a blender, combine the eggs + cottage cheese and blend until smooth and no chunks remain.

Step #3: Assemble and bake – Assemble the egg bites by dividing all of the ingredients evenly into the silicone molds including the hashbrowns, eggs mixture, cheese, and chives.

Step #4: Enjoy and store leftovers – Bake the egg bites for about 20 minutes and then let them cool a bit before removing them from the molds. Store in an air tight container!

Expert Tips

• Use silicone muffin molds to prevent sticking so the bites slide right out.
• Dice potatoes into small, even pieces so they cook through quickly.
• Don’t skip blending the eggs with cottage cheese—this creates that ultra-creamy texture and makes the bites truly fluffy!
• Add an ice water bath after baking if you want to stop the cooking immediately and keep them from deflating.
• For freezer meal prep, wrap cooled egg bites individually in plastic wrap before freeze.

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

For longer storage, freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30–60 seconds or in the oven at 325°F until heated through.

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