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    Published: Jan 2, 2023 · Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Heather Bilyeu · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Bacon and Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites

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    These bacon and gruyere sous vide egg bites are the perfect copycat version of the Starbucks egg bites we all love, but made in the comfort of your own home!

    Sous vide egg bites are a staple in the house! Justin always needs an easy and healthy breakfast premade and ready to grab and go in the mornings because of his job. And I love having healthy snacks on hand for when my mid-morning or mid-afternoon hunger strikes. Egg bites are the perfect solution for both of these problems!

    • healthy - check!
    • easy to make - check!
    • great meal and breakfast prep - check!
    • absolutely delicious - double-check!!

    If you love Starbucks bacon gruyere egg bites, then this is the perfect copycat recipe to make at home - so let's get started!

    A gold spoon taking a bite out of an egg bite on a plate. Small bowl of bacon bites and mason jar sous vide bites in the background.
    Jump to:
    • What is Sous Vide Cooking?
    • Equipment Needed
    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to Make
    • How to Fill the Mason Jars
    • How to Make in the Oven
    • How to Make in an Instant Pot
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Helpful Sous Vide Tips
    • More Sous Vide Recipes
    • Bacon and Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites

    What is Sous Vide Cooking?

    Sous vide is a method of cooking. Just like grilling, slow cooking, or air frying.

    To “sous vide” something you need an immersion circulator. This is a small tool (or appliance) that is placed into a large pot of water which heats the water up to a certain temperature, keeping it there for a specified amount of time. The food is then placed in the water bath – either vacuum-sealed, in a bag, or in jars, to cook.

    With more traditional ways of cooking, it is impossible to precisely control the exact temperature at which you are cooking. Which can lead to over or undercooking your food.

    Not with the sous vide! You have complete and total control over the temperature AND time at which you cook something.

    Leaving you with perfect results every single time!

    So in short….

    I like to explain to some that it’s like a crockpot, but for water and better. Find whatever temperature you want your item cooked to, seal it, place it in the water, and forget about it. It is incredible – so easy to use!

    And the best part?! (well there are many…..)

    EASY CLEAN-UP! Just throw the bag away and you are done!

    Oh and as far as how to pronounce it......it is said like SUE - VEEDE. 🙂

    Equipment Needed

    Thankfully over the past couple of years, sous vide cooking has gained popularity with home cooks - YAY!! With that have come lots of great options on the market in the immersion circulator realm.

    Personally, I have used 2 different kinds:

    1. Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker
    2. Vesta Precision Imersa Elite Sous Vide Cooker 

    I love them both and both work great and would be wonderful options if you do not have one. Costco sells them from time to time as well, which is another great place to find them!

    Additional items you will need for this specific recipe are (all Amazon affiliate links):

    • Immersion Circulator
    • Large Stock Pot or Cambro
    • 4 Ounce Mason Jars with New Seals and Rings
    • Canning Jar Lifter Tong (optional)

    The beautiful thing about sous vide is that minimal equipment is required. And immersion circulators are small, making them a dream to store (hello not taking up much space in my cabinets!)

    An immersion circulator on a kitchen counter cooking mini mason jars inside.

    Ingredients Needed

    • Eggs
    • Gruyere Cheese - gruyere can be tricky to find and not always available at every grocery store. I always find mine at Trader Joe's. Look in the specialty cheese section of your local deli.
    • Cottage Cheese
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Bacon - pro tip: use kitchen shears and cut the bacon into small pieces directly into the skillet, then cook. This helps save time and less mess of chopping up bacon strips after frying.
    Clear bowls of eggs, shredded cheese, cottage cheese, bacon bits, and slat and pepper.

    How to Make

    1. Fill a large pot with water and place it in your immersion circulator. Turn the Sous Vide on to 172 degrees and press start to allow the water to start warming.
    2. Cook the bacon completely. Let cool and crumble into bits.
    3. In a large blender, place eggs, gruyere, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend on high for 60 seconds.
    4. Spray 9 - 4-ounce mason jars with cooking spray on the inside.
    5. Once the egg mixture is finished blending, pour an even amount into each jar, being careful not to get any on the lip of the jar. Sprinkle each top with bacon bits.
    6. Wipe the lip of each jar clean and seal each lid to just fingertip tightness.
    7. Place the sealed jars into the warmed water and let cook for 1 hour.
    8. Once finished, remove from the water bath and let cool on the counter for 10-20 minutes. Chill and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

    How to Fill the Mason Jars

    For this recipe, I like to pour the filling in by using a bowl with a pour spout such as a large Pyrex measuring cup. Or if your blender has a pour spout that works too! This helps makes it easier to get the liquid directly into the jars and not spilling on the edges of the lip. Make sure to wipe the lids of the jars clean before sealing and placing them in the water bath so they seal correctly.

    Mini mason jars filled with an egg and bacon mixture.

    How to Make in the Oven

    If you do not have an immersion circulator, you can still make these in the oven. Note - that the texture will not be the same. It won't have the same fluffy and creaminess to it that results from sous vide cooking - however, this is still a good option if needed.

    I filled reusable baking cups in a muffin tin and baked them at 350 for 30-35 minutes. They will deflate slightly as they cool, so do not be alarmed by that.

    How to Make in an Instant Pot

    If you have a newer Instant Pot, it probably has the sous-vide function on it, which is amazing! For this method, follow the same steps as you would using a regular immersion circulator.

    Place your mason jars inside and fill the Instant Pot with water, making sure to fully cover the mason jars. Close the lid. Set temperature to 172 degrees for 1 hour. Once finish depressurize and remove the jars. Eat and enjoy!

    Bacon and Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites on a blue plate and wooden cutting board. Gold spoon and bacon bits next to it.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How Do I Eat and Enjoy These Bacon and Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites?

    Personally, I like to take them out of the fridge, take the lid off and dig right in! I think they are delicious cold and straight out of the jar. These can also be microwaved. Remove the lid and microwave in the jar for 1 minute to warm and enjoy straight from the jar. A third method is to broil to warm. Scrape around the inside of the jar with a knife to release from the side and turn upside down onto a baking tray and lift. The egg bites should come right out. Place the tray in a toaster oven set to broil/toast for 3-5 minutes until warmed through. Enjoy immediately! if you do not have a toaster oven, just place it in a regular oven with the top rack close at the highest placement.

    How Long Do Sous Vide Egg Bites Last?

    Keep them stored in the fridge for up to a week. I love to make these on Sunday or Monday and have them on hand for a quick breakfast or snack throughout the week.

    What If I Do Not Have a Sous Vide? Can I Still Make These?

    Yes, you can. You can make these in the oven. However, they will not produce the same fluffy and creamy texture that making them in the sous vide will. But they will taste delicious! See the directions for alternative ways of making it if you do not have an immersion circulator in the post above under "How to Make in the Oven".

    PRO TIP - How Do I Clean My Mason Jars After?

    I know that this may seem like a silly question to answer, and it is a personal one. Even spraying nonstick cooking spray in the jars, the baked-on egg whites can be difficult to get clean. You can't just pop them in the dishwasher - they will not get cleaned that way. I have found it best to spray some Dawn Powerspray * in them and let them sit for 30 seconds. Then scrub out with a scrubber with warm water. The Dawn Power Spray helps lift the baked-on eggs really well and it is the easiest way to clean the jars fully I have found!

    Helpful Sous Vide Tips

    • Why Steak Should Be The First Thing You Sous Vide
    • 5 Unexpected Things to Use Your Sous Vide For
    • 5 Things to Sous Vide With an Immersion Circulator
    • 3 Tips for Using Sous Vide to Cook Veggies

    More Sous Vide Recipes

    • Sous Vide Bacon and Cheddar Egg Bites
    • Roasted Red Pepper and Egg White Sous Vide Bites
    • Sous Vide Mississippi Pot Roast
    • How to Make Shrimp Cocktail in a Sous Vide
    • Sous Vide Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
    • Garlic and Rosemary Olive Oil {Sous Vide Infusion}
    • Sous Vide Maple Carrots
    • Sous Vide Pumpkin Pie
    • Sous Vide Orange Thyme Old Fashion
    • Melt in Your Mouth Sous Vide Steak
    • Sous Vide Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
    • Sous Vide Chicken Wings
    Close up of an egg bite with a bite taken out with a spoon. Mason jars in the background.
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    Bacon and Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites


    • Author: Heather Bilyeu
    • Total Time: 70 minutes
    • Yield: 9 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    These bacon and gruyere sous vide egg bites are the perfect copycat version of the Starbucks egg bites we all love, but made in the comfort of your own home!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 12 Eggs
    • ½ Cup Gruyere Cheese - shredded
    • ¼ Cup Cottage Cheese
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
    • ½-¾ Pound Bacon - cooked and crumbled

    Instructions

    1. Fill a large pot with water and place it in your immersion circulator. Turn the Sous Vide on to 172 degrees and press start to allow the water to start warming.
    2. Cook the bacon completely. Let cool and crumble into bits.
    3. In a large blender, place eggs, gruyere, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend on high for 60 seconds.
    4. Spray 9 - 4-ounce mason jars with cooking spray on the inside.
    5. Pour an even amount of the egg mixture into each jar, being careful not to get any on the lip of the jar. Sprinkle each top with bacon bits.
    6. Wipe the lip of each jar clean and seal each lid to just fingertip tightness.
    7. Place the sealed jars into the warmed water and let cook for 1 hour.
    8. Once finished, remove from the water bath and let cool on the counter for 10-20 minutes. Chill and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

    Notes

    To Eat/Reheat

    1. I enjoy these cold straight out of the fridge and out of the mason jar.
    2. These can also be microwaved. Remove the lid and microwave in the jar for 1 minute to warm and enjoy straight from the jar.
    3. A third method is to broil to warm. Scrape around the inside of the jar with a knife to release from the side and turn upside down onto a baking tray and lift. The egg bites should come right out. Place tray in a toaster oven set to broil/toast for 3-5 minutes until warmed through. Enjoy immediately! if you do not have a toaster oven, just place it in a regular oven with the top rack close at the highest placement.
    • Store in the fridge for a week.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 60 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Sous Vide
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 jar
    • Calories: 235
    • Sugar: 0.8 g
    • Sodium: 460.3 mg
    • Fat: 18.7 g
    • Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
    • Fiber: 0 g
    • Protein: 14.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 273.2 mg

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