Potato Cheddar Chive Bake Starbucks Copycat

This Potato Cheddar Chive Bake Starbucks fans love is easy to recreate at home with simple ingredients and more protein per serving. Meal-prep-friendly, and so much cheaper than buying them.

Potato Cheddar Chive Bake Starbucks Egg Bites

f you love the Starbucks Potato Cheddar Chive Bake, you’re going to love this copycat version you can make at home. I’ve been eating these egg bites all week, and with about 23 grams of protein per serving, they kept me full for hours. They’re perfect for make-ahead breakfast recipes, and reheated in the air fryer the next day, they’re even closer to the Starbucks version.

Why This Recipe Works

One of my Skinnytasters requested this recipe makeover. I had never tried them, so I went to Starbucks twice to get them just right. For my version, I wanted a little more protein with fewer calories, so I added some egg whites and cottage cheese to the mix, but it still tastes just like the original.

• More protein per bite than Starbucks: These homemade egg bites deliver about 7.5 grams of protein per bite, compared with Starbucks’s roughly 6 grams, making them more filling without feeling heavy.
• Cheese inside and on top: Layering the cheddar gives you melty pockets throughout and a cheesy top, just like the original.
• Flexible potato options: Russet, Yukon Gold, or even leftover cooked potatoes work, so you can use what you have.
• Cheaper than buying them out: Making a batch at home costs a fraction of what you’d pay at Starbucks, and you get multiple high-protein breakfasts ready to go.
• Real ingredients: These healthy potato, cheddar, and chive bakes use whole, clean ingredients with no additives. They’re also naturally gluten- free and vegetarian.

Notes from My Test Kitchen

• Choose the right pan. I tested these potato egg bakes in a square brownie pan so they’d be the same shape as Starbucks’ version. However, if you don’t want to buy a special pan, you can use a muffin tin, but you may need to adjust the baking time.
• Achieve the best texture. I found that baking them at a slightly higher temperature gives the best texture without a water bath. Even better, when reheated the next day, they’re even closer to Starbucks, especially when warmed in the air fryer.
• Use whatever potatoes you have. I also tested different potatoes, and russet, Yukon Gold, or even leftover cooked potatoes work well. This recipe is flexible, making it a great meal-prep breakfast to keep on hand.

How to Make Potato Cheddar Chive Bakes

Hot Tip: Let the potatoes cool before adding them to the eggs to prevent the hot potatoes from cooking the eggs and ruining the texture. Spray the tin very generously with oil to prevent sticking. See the recipe card at the bottom for printable directions.

1. Cook the potatoes in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the spices, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to medium-low until the potatoes are tender and browned. To prevent burning, add a tablespoon of water halfway through and decrease the heat to low. Let the potatoes cool.
2. Make the egg mixture: Blend the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, milk, the remaining salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Then mix in the chives.
3. Assemble the egg bakes: Add the cooled potatoes to the greased brownie pan, then sprinkle with half the cheese. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the potatoes and top with the remaining cheese.
4. Bake the potato cheddar chive bites at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes. Let them cool before removing them from the pan.

Variations

• Swap the veggies: Instead of the potato, sauté diced zucchini, bell peppers, or broccoli.
• Add aromatics, such as diced onion or garlic, to enhance the flavor.
• Eggs: If you don’t want to buy egg whites, separate the whites and yolks from about 4 more eggs to make ¼ cup. Save the yolks and add them to a scramble or omelet. You can also just use 2 large eggs instead of whites.
• Boost the protein. Brown breakfast sausage with the potatoes, or add crumbled bacon or sliced chicken sausage to each cup before pouring in the eggs.
• Cheese options: Use shredded mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Gouda.

Storage

These easy Starbucks egg bites are the best meal prep breakfast recipe. They taste even better the next day when reheated in the air fryer.

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If you’re usually in a rush in the mornings, you could package 3 bites in individual glass containers so you can pop them straight in the microwave.
• Freeze for up to 2 months. To prevent them from freezing together, place them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers. You can also flash-freeze them on a parchment-lined tray, then transfer them to an airtight container.
• Reheat: Microwave the bites for 30 to 45 seconds, or air-fry at 325°F for 6 minutes for best results.

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