Kale and Mushroom Egg Bites
In honor of Starbucks discontinuing their beloved Kale and Mushroom Egg Bites, I had to remake the recipe so you can continue to enjoy this fluffy protein-packed handheld breakfast.
Servings: 12 egg bites
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms diced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cups kale leaves finely diced (ribs removed)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 16 oz tub cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2-3 teaspoons hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Optional:
- 8 oz julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil oil drained and diced
- 2 cups shredded gruyere
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Sauté the onions and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes then add in the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and kale, continuing to cook until the kale is wilted and cooks down, about 3-4 minutes, adding a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Allow to cool while preparing the egg mixture.
- In a food processor, add the cottage cheese and blend until smooth and no curds remain. Add in the eggs, hot sauce, cornstarch, paprika, ¼ tsp each salt and pepper, and 1 cup gruyere (if using). Blend until the egg mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the egg mixture into a large bowl and add in the sautéed kale and mushrooms, stirring to combine.
- Get a pot or kettle of water boiled on the stove and pour it into a casserole dish placed on the bottom rack in the oven, enough water to come halfway up the pan. Close the oven immediately to capture the steam inside.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly among each cavity in the muffin pan, filling them to the top. Add a generous pinch of remaining shredded cheese into each egg bite, using a spoon to push the cheese to the center.
- Place the tray into the oven on the center rack (with the steam tray remaining in the oven on the rack below). Bake for 25 minutes or until the eggs are set and no longer jiggly.
Notes
This is an enhanced version of the Starbucks Kale and Mushroom Egg Bites with amped up flavor. To get closer to the Starbucks egg bites, you would omit the onions, garlic, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.