Keto Egg Bites with Spinach and Cheese (Ready in 12 Minutes)

These taste close enough to the Starbucks version that you may stop wondering why you ever paid for them. Keto egg bites with spinach and cheese cost well under a dollar to make, and they are ready in about 12 minutes.

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I use a double cheddar blend here, plus a splash of cream and some green onion for richness. An egg bite maker with silicone cups makes this nearly foolproof, no oil or butter needed to keep them from sticking.

This is a flexible base too. Swap the cheese, skip the onion, or fold in chopped ham or bacon if you want more.

Chef Jenn’s Take on Egg Bites with Spinach and Cheese

A wide, browned top with a shriveled, pale bottom almost always means overfilling. Fill the cups about three-quarters full, not all the way, since they puff up as they cook. Overcooking causes the same problem in a different way, the texture turns rubbery and unpleasant instead of soft and custardy.

The ratio of cream and cheese to egg matters more than people expect too. Too little of either and the texture suffers, even if the cook time and fill level are both right. Fill one of the egg cups with water and add it to the base of the maker before you start, following your appliance’s instructions, that’s what creates the gentle steam these need to cook evenly.

The silicone cups don’t need any oil or butter to keep the eggs from sticking, which is one less thing to worry about.

If you don’t have an egg bite maker, a mini muffin pan is a reasonable substitute, though the exact time and temperature for that method hasn’t been tested here. Start checking earlier than you would with the maker and adjust from there.

What You’ll Love About Egg Bites with Spinach and Cheese

• A flexible base, swap the cheese or add ham, bacon, or spice freely.
• Tastes close to the coffee shop version, for well under a dollar to make.
• Ready in about 12 minutes, most of it hands-off in the egg bite maker.

Ingredients

• Eggs – Large, you’ll need 2.
• Heavy whipping cream – Just a splash, adds richness and creaminess.
• Frozen spinach – Thawed, squeezed dry, and chopped. Leftover steamed spinach works too.
• Cheese – Cheddar has the best flavor, though Swiss, gruyere, or Parmesan all work well.
• Green onion – Optional, skip it if you’re not a fan.

How to Make Egg Bites with Spinach and Cheese

Scroll down for the full recipe card with exact measurements and printable instructions.

Fill your egg bite maker’s water reservoir according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and preheat it.

Whip the eggs with the cream, salt, and pepper. Fill the egg cups about 3/4 full with the egg mixture. Add the cheese, onion, and spinach to the egg cups, then top with the remaining egg mixture. Do not overfill.

Close the lid and cook for about 7 minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked through. Remove from the cups and serve.

Make It A Meal

Serve these with a Blueberry Muffin for a fuller breakfast spread, or add Corned Beef Hash or Sausage n Egg Cups if you want something more substantial. You can serve these egg bites with anything or just nibble on them by themselves! A slice or two of bacon would be yummy, too. If you like ketchup with your eggs, try dipping them in this keto ketchup.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve these egg bites with anything or just nibble on them by themselves! Serve these tasty egg bites with almond flour blackberry muffins or a classic keto blueberry muffin. A slice or two of bacon would be yummy, too. If you like ketchup with your eggs, try dipping them in this keto ketchup.

Storage

The original recipe does not include specific storage or freezer guidance. As a general rule, egg dishes with a soft, custardy texture tend to firm up and lose some of that texture once refrigerated or frozen, so these are likely best enjoyed fresh, with refrigerated leftovers reheated gently.