Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day – right? But sometimes it can get, well, you know, predictable. Our egg bites recipe is here to shake things up! These perfectly portioned bites are loaded with flavor and will leave you feeling satisfied and ready to take on the day.

Egg bites stacked on the side of a plate around a dish with dipping sauce.

Mix things up with pizza bagels, bagel bites, or egg bites – you can even make egg bites in the air fryer!

Why you’ll love these egg bites

These egg bites are just as good and much more cost-effective to make.
Kids love to help make them.
Short on time? Air fry them!
You can customize them with the veggies and fillings you love.
All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed, salt and pepper, milk, onion, eggs, cheese, veggie meat, broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, and onion.

How to make egg bites with step-by-step instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C.

Spray a skillet with nonstick spray, and then, over medium heat, add your chosen vegetables and cook until they are softened, approximately 4 – 8 minutes.

Vegetables in a skillet uncooked. — Add prepared vegetables to a skillet over medium heat.

Vegetables cooked in a skillet. — Cook until softened.

Remove from the heat and drain off any excess fluid.

Spray your mini muffin tin with a generous amount of nonstick spray.

In a small bowl, mix together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Eggs, milk, and pepper in a small bowl. — Add egg, milk, salt, and pepper to a small mixing bowl.

Egg mixture thoroughly combined. — Whisk until thoroughly combined.

Now divide the vegetable mix between the greased muffin tin holes, then divide the vegetarian meat and place it on top of the vegetables, and then the cheese,

Veggie filling in prepared muffin tin. — Place the vegetables in a muffin pan or silicone molds.

Cheese sprinkled on top of the veggies. — Add shredded cheese.

Pour the egg mixture on top of the vegetable and veggie meat mix, just enough so that there is a little room at the top as they will puff up.

Place your muffin tins in the oven and bake until the egg bites are set, approximately 20 minutes.

Whisked egg poured into the muffin cups. — Pour the whisked egg mixture evenly into each.

Baked egg bites in muffin tin. — Bake for approximately 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and either serve them immediately, or alternatively, you can eat them cold.

Serve and enjoy your egg bites!

Recipe notes and expert tips

Cheese
Some recipes call for bacon and gruyere, neither of which are vegetarian; substitute for veggie bacon and cheese.
Egg bites rubbery?
That sounds like you’ve overcooked them; you need to cook them so they are just cooked; this keeps them tender and delicious.
Storage
Store egg bites in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days; they will also freeze for up to 3 months. Thoroughly defrost frozen egg bites in the fridge overnight before consuming them.

How to store leftover egg bites

Store egg bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze them for up to 3 months.

Can you freeze egg bites?

Yes, you can freeze egg bites, follow the cooking instructions and let them cool completely before placing them in freezer bags.

To use, defrost them in the fridge overnight, then you can either eat your egg bite cold, or you could reheat egg bites in the oven or air fryer.

Homemade egg bites on a plate with dipping sauce.

Recipe variations

The great thing about egg bite recipes is that you can use virtually any vegetables that you have in the fridge.

Throw in sliced green onions, finely chopped kale, diced tomatoes, or your favorite chopped veggies.

You can even just use egg whites; simply increase the number of eggs you need accordingly.

Looking for copycat Starbucks egg bites?

For Starbucks egg bites, you’ll need a blended mixture of cottage cheese, eggs, cornstarch, and cheese,

It’s important to know that the Starbucks egg bites recipe is gruyere egg bites, and Gruyère cheese is not suitable for vegetarians.

What do I serve egg bites with?

Egg bites are delicious on their own as a snack, but it’s great to dunk them in your favorite dipping sauce; we love BBQ sauce, sweet chili sauce, or hot sauce.

Delicious egg bites on a plate along with a bowl of dipping sauce.

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Egg Bites Recipe

Are you a meal prep enthusiast? Our egg bites are the perfect addition to your weekly meal plan! They're easy to make, store, and reheat. You can enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or even a quick snack. Give them a try, and you'll see why they're a meal prep favorite!

Servings servings

Calories113

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste

Utensils

12 Hole muffin tin

Ingredients

Non stick oil spray
2½ cups Mixed vegetables, e.g. bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or spinach chopped
7 large Eggs
¼ cup Milk
½ cup Vegetarian ham, pepperoni, salami, or bacon chopped¼
¼ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
Salt and pepper to taste

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C.
Spray a skillet with non stick spray and then, over medium heat add your chosen vegetables and cook until they are softened approximately 4 – 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain off any excess fluid.
Non stick oil spray, 2½ cups Mixed vegetables, e.g. bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or spinach
Spray your muffin tin with a generous amount of nonstick spray. In a small bowl, mix together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper to taste. Now divide the vegetable mix between the muffin holes, then divide the vegetarian meat and place it on top of the vegetables, and then the cheese,
7 large Eggs, ¼ cup Milk, ½ cup Vegetarian ham, pepperoni, salami, or bacon, Salt and pepper to taste, ¼ cup Cheddar cheese
Pour the egg mixture on top of the vegetable and veggie meat mix, just enough so that there is a little room at the top as they will puff up. Bake until the egg bites are set, approximately 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and either serve them immediately or alternatively you can eat them cold. Enjoy your egg bites!

Notes

Cheese
Some recipes call for bacon and gruyere, neither of which are vegetarian; substitute for veggie bacon and cheese.
Egg bites rubbery?
That sounds like you’ve overcooked them; you need to cook them so they are just cooked; this keeps them tender and delicious.
Storage
Store egg bites in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days; they will also freeze for up to 3 months. Thoroughly defrost frozen egg bites in the fridge overnight before consuming them.

Nutrition

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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