Description
These Starbucks-inspired Italian Sausage Egg Bites are a delicious and protein-packed breakfast option that you can easily make at home. Fluffy eggs, savory Italian sausage, and a blend of cheeses make these bites a flavorful morning treat.
Ingredients
For the Egg Bites:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F and place a baking dish filled with water on the bottom rack to create a humid environment.
- Cook Sausage: Cook Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until barely done. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine eggs, pesto, basil, half of the jack cheese, cottage cheese, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend until frothy. Add sausage if desired.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray. Add sausage and cheese to each cup, then pour in the egg mixture until half full.
- Bake: Bake for 28-30 minutes until set. Allow to cool before removing from the tin.
- Serve: Enjoy the egg bites warm, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- We recommend consulting a nutritionist for precise nutritional information as calculations can vary. For accurate counts, use a trusted nutrition calculator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 596mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 202mg
