Recently, my husband scored a sous vide machine for just $30 at Walmart, and he’s been putting it to great use for our family. One of his latest creations? A homemade version of Starbucks Egg Bites — and honestly, they’re even better than the original!
These egg bites are creamy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. Plus, they’re made in 4 oz mason jars using the sous vide method, which gives them that perfect, velvety texture every time.
Here’s how he makes them:
Ingredients: • 10 eggs • 1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese • 6 oz Guyeré cheese (Cheddar and Swiss work great too!) • 6–8 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled • 1 tsp pepper • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • Optional add-ins: chives, tomatoes — get creative!
Instructions: 1. Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, cheese, and seasonings until smooth. 2. Spray 4 oz mason jars with nonstick oil to prevent sticking. 3. Add fresh bacon bits (and any other add-ins you like) to the bottom of each jar. 4. Pour the egg mixture over the add-ins, leaving some space at the top. 5. Seal the jars (finger-tight, not too tight!) and place them in the sous vide bath at 172°F for about an hour. 6. Once done, let them cool slightly, pop them open, and enjoy!
These egg bites are perfect for breakfast on busy mornings or as a protein-packed snack throughout the day. Give them a try and see if you agree that they’re even better than Starbucks!
Add the sausage meat to a large soup pot. Sauté over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, or until the sausage is browned all over.
Take the sausage out of the pot and set it aside on a paper towel lined plate. Leave about a tablespoon of the fat in the pot (drain any excess).
Add the onion and celery to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Add the flour and garlic and cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
Slowly add the chicken broth and stir until the flour has completely dissolved.
Add the canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning to the pot. Also add the sausage back in. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Once it’s boiling, add the tortellini and reduce the heat so it’s gently simmering. Cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the spinach and season with salt & pepper to taste.
Original recipe is here. Crockpot version is available here.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Add water, stirring until a shaggy mixture forms (mixture will be loose and sticky; this is what you want). Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 12 hours (up to 24). Overnight works great.
Day Two:
Preheat oven to 450. Place a cast iron dutch oven with a lid in the oven and heat the pot for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the risen dough onto a heavily floured surface (mixture will be sticky) and lightly shape into a round loaf.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, salt, jalapeños, and cheddar. Add water, stirring until a shaggy mixture forms (mixture will be loose and sticky; this is what you want). Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 12 hours (up to 24). Overnight works great.
Day Two:
Preheat oven to 450. Place a cast iron dutch oven with a lid in the oven and heat the pot for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the risen dough onto a heavily floured surface (mixture will be sticky) and lightly shape into a round loaf.
Remove hot pot from the oven and carefully set in the dough. Cover and return to oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove bread from oven and from pot and place on a cooling rack.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, salt, cranberries, and zest. Add water, stirring until a shaggy mixture forms (mixture will be loose and sticky; this is what you want). Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 12 hours (up to 24). Overnight works great.
Day Two:
Preheat oven to 450. Place a cast iron dutch oven with a lid in the oven and heat the pot for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the risen dough onto a heavily floured surface (mixture will be sticky) and lightly shape into a round loaf.
Remove hot pot from the oven and carefully set in the dough. Cover and return to oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove bread from oven and from pot and place on a cooling rack.
Cook chopped onions, a pinch of salt and pepper and Italian seasoning over medium heat until onions are translucent (about 5 mins).
Then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Take off heat and add to a large bowl to cool.
Once the above mixture is cool, add ground turkey, sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Mix to combine. (I use my clean hand 🙂
Form into meatballs, I normally use a cookie scoop.
Bake on a sheet pan for 20 mins.
Add marinara in a 9×13 pan and add meatballs once they are done cooking. Add shredded cheese on top and cook in the oven for an additional 20-25 mins. You can cover it or leave it uncovered if you prefer cheese to get a little brown.
Enjoy as is or make sandwiches with some good rolls. 🙂
Slice peppers and onion into thin strips. I use my food processor and use the shave setting to get them very thin.
Cook ground beef on medium heat with a pinch of salt and pepper. Once cooked through add peppers and onions. Cook until softened (about 5 mins). Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Take off heat and add cream cheese, heavy cream, salt and pepper. And mix well.
Add to a 9×13 pan and cover with cheese slices. Bake for 15-20 minutes uncovered until the cheese is nice and melted on top.
Enjoy as is or make sandwiches with some good rolls. 🙂