Starbucks Italian Sausage Egg Bites
Starbucks Italian Sausage Egg Bites are a protein-packed, savory breakfast treat that’s perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Packed with flavorful Italian sausage, tender eggs, sun dried tomato pesto and melted jack cheese. These little bites literally taste like a bite of pizza - but in a fluffy egg package!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp coarse Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- non-stick spray
Instructions
- Recipe makes 6 egg bites, you can easily double or triple the recipe.
- Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F and place a baking dish that is filled with 1-2" water on the bottom rack. This will create a humid environment and help the eggs cook evenly1 cup water
- While oven is preheating, heat skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook until barely done (not crispy). Spoon onto paper towel to drain.1/2 lb Italian sausage
- Grate Monterey jack but save back 1/4 cup of grated cheese1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
- Add the eggs, pesto, basil, 1/2 the jack cheese, cottage cheese, hot sauce, salt and pepper to a blender (or food processor) and blend on high for 30 seconds until light and frothy.If you want the texture like Starbucks - add your sausage too and blend it in. The texture will go away but the flavor is still there!6 large eggs, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp basil, 1/4 tsp coarse Kosher salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 2 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto
- Spray a muffin tin with a little non-stick cooking spray and add in spoonfuls of the sausage and the remaining cheese. Pour egg mixture into muffin cups until approx half ful and split evenly between the tins. I used a “texas sized” muffin pan and they were approx half fullnon-stick spray
- bake in the oven for 28-30 minutes, or until the center of the egg bites are just set.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then use a spatula, carefully remove them from the muffin tin. Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat these bites in the microwave for 30-40 seconds.
Notes
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Serving: 1egg biteCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 596mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg
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