Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites Bacon Gruyere

By Stephanie Manley Updated 09/9/25

4.91 from 166 votes

Transform your breakfast routine with these luxuriously creamy Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites featuring crispy bacon and sharp Gruyere cheese! What makes these egg bites special is their incredibly smooth, custard-like consistency that can only be achieved through precise temperature control. Perfect for meal prep, these protein-packed bites offer a low-carb, diabetic-friendly breakfast option.

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Why this recipe works

The magic happens through the sous vide cooking method, which maintains precise temperature control at 167°F. This gentle, consistent heat creates the signature silky texture that makes Starbucks egg bites so irresistible. The cottage cheese acts as a secret ingredient, preventing the eggs from becoming too dense while adding protein and creating that light, springy texture. The combination of Monterey Jack and Gruyere cheeses provides both creaminess and complex flavor depth.

Why You Should Try This Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe

I highly recommend trying the Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites with Bacon and Gruyère at home. Not only is it a fun and rewarding experience, but it also offers several benefits that you just can’t get from buying them at the store.

For one, you have complete control over the ingredients, allowing you to use high-quality, organic, or locally sourced products if you choose.

Additionally, making these egg bites at home can be significantly cheaper than purchasing them regularly from Starbucks.

And let’s not forget the convenience of being able to make a batch ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast or snack throughout the week. It’s one recipe you can include in your weekly meal prep.

Overall, making the Starbucks Bacon Gruyere egg bites at home is a delicious and budget-friendly way to enjoy this beloved dish. So, don your apron and give it a try!

What is a sous vide?

It is a cooker/appliance that enables you to cook items slowly in a water bath. When meat is prepared this way, the fat and connective tissues break down in a way that can’t be matched by more traditional cooking methods. A Sous vide makes eggs super creamy and is critical for this recipe.

I tested this recipe more than I typically do. I have been working on this recipe for about four weeks. I learned all sorts of things. What type of jars to use for these eggs, the different ingredients to use, how long to cook them, and, most importantly, cook your bacon before adding it to the mix.

One thing that you need is the Sous Vide. I tried making these eggs in jars with pots of water simmering on the stove. It didn’t work. The eggs came out overcooked. Even though I watched the temperature so it didn’t get too high, it didn’t work. I guess that’s why sous vide machines are made. I have had two different models of Sous Vide before. I have used both the Instant Pot Duo and the Annova Sous Vide.

I like both of them, I have a slight preference for the Instant Pot with the Sous Vide function, it’s mostly around the fact that the Instant Pot comes with a trivet and container that is well insulated to keep the heat at the right temperature.

Will you need a sous vide to make these egg bites? Yes.

Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

Large eggs – Provide the protein base and structure for the bites
Cottage cheese – Creates a light, airy texture and prevents density
Monterey Jack cheese – Adds mild creaminess and smooth melting quality
Gruyere cheese – Contributes a sharp, nutty flavor and a premium taste
Bacon – Provides salty, smoky contrast to creamy egg mixture
Salt – Enhances all flavors and balances the richness

Starbucks sous vide egg bites ingredients

How to Make Starbucks Egg Bites

Set your sous vide to 167°F.
Cook bacon until crisp.
Add eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Gruyere cheese, and salt into a blender.
Blend until a uniform mixture is formed.
Spray four small canning jars with a non-stick spray.
Break a piece of bacon and place it into each jar.
Pour egg mixture into jars.
Wipe the rim of the jar to ensure it is clean, then place the lid on top.
Make sure the sous vide has reached 167°F.
Place jars into the sous vide.
Cook eggs for about 35 minutes or until egg bites are completely set.
Remove egg bites from the jars.
Sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese on top and broil until it just turns brown.

homemade Starbucks sous vide egg bite with bacon and gruyere cheese on a plate

Other Equipment Needed for Sous Vide Egg Bites

You will need a blender for the recipe. When you try these eggs at Starbucks, they have a very uniform texture. You must mix everything in a blender and puree the heck out of it.

If you don’t do this, the ingredients will be chunky. I couldn’t get this to blend properly in my food processor.

For the jars, I used jelly jars. Be sure to buy wide-mouthed jars. I used Ball Mason 4oz Quilted Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands. The opening of the jar can’t be smaller than the base.

If you don’t have jars, you can use plastic bags instead; although they won’t look as pretty, they will still taste just as good.

When these eggs come out of the sous vide, sprinkle some shredded Gruyère cheese on top and place them under the broiler. The browned cheese adds the signature touch to these eggs.

I hope you enjoy these Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites. For me, they were a labor of love 😉

Troubleshooting Egg Bites

While these are easy to make, here are a few tips for you.

Preheat the water of the sous vide first.
You may need to lengthen the cooking time slightly; sometimes dropping the jars into the water creates a temperature drop too much, so you need to add back that time.
Cook until the eggs have set up, if the eggs are runny, they are not done.

homemade Starbucks sous vide egg bites and a fork on a plate

How to Store Leftover Egg Bites

Be sure to store the cooked egg bites in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can store them in the jars that they were cooked in. They will last for up to five days in the refrigerator.

I do not recommend placing these in the freezer, the texture isn’t ideal after these have been frozen.

How to Reheat Starbucks Egg Bites

To reheat Starbucks sous vide egg bites, you can follow these steps:

Remove the egg bites from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Place the egg bites in an oven-safe baking dish and cover them with foil.
Bake the egg bites for 15-20 minutes, or until they are heated through.

Alternatively, you can reheat the egg bites in the microwave by following these steps:

Place the egg bites on a microwave-safe plate.
Heat them on high for 30 seconds.
Check the temperature and heat for an additional 15-30 seconds, if needed, until they are heated through.

Note that the reheating time may vary depending on the number of egg bites and the wattage of your microwave or oven. Always check the temperature of the egg bites before consuming to ensure they are fully heated through.

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Special thanks to Tom Jones of Tom’s Test Kitchen for providing me with information on this recipe.

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