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.
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.
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.
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.
Now divide the vegetable mix between the greased muffin tin holes or silicone mold, then divide the vegetarian meat and place it on top of the vegetables, and then the cheese,
Walfos Silicone Muffin Pan - 12 Cups Regular Silicone Cupcake Pan, Non-stick Silicone
I like to use silicone, the egg bites are easy to push out, so you don't break any. I'd recommend that you spray them lightly with oil or wipe them with butter. They are also good for making muffins and are dishwasher-proof.
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.
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.
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.
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Easy Egg Bites Recipe
Utensils
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
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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Lisa says
These egg bites had terrific flavor and were so easy to make. They tasted great as leftovers too.
Julianne says
These are delicious and so perfect for meal prepping! My first time making these, I made them like a supreme pizza with pepperoni, onions, green peppers and mushrooms. They turned out perfect!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
So pleased you enjoyed them and I like your pizza take!
Shelby says
Threw in some green onions like you suggested and loved the flavor the brought out. These egg bites are such an easy snack!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
That’s what I love, how EASY they are!
Gina says
Meal prepping these for the week has come to my rescue on more than one busy morning occasion! Love how easy they are to tweak to what you like or have on hand and they warm up so easily in a toaster oven or air fryer.
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
They make the perfect meal prep, so pleased you enjoyed them.
Janice says
This was one of the perfect breakfasts I tried. The egg bites burst with flavors. It was so delicious that it kept me wanting for more! Such a great recipe to try!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
Really pleased that you enjoyed them!