Sausage Egg Bites

Creamy, cheesy sausage egg bites that taste just like Starbucks! Easy to meal prep, freezer-friendly, and perfect for busy mornings.

Save this recipe

Enter your email address and we’ll send this post straight to your inbox.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Title Post Email

Email *

Save

Fluffy, hearty sausage egg bites are an easy recipe to make at home. This delicious, protein-packed breakfast recipe is a tasty and nourishing way to start the day!

I first started making my own egg bites, like these mini cheesy frittatas, decades ago. And I’ve got a Chorizo Egg Bites recipe in my first cookbook, The Ninja Foodi Meal Prep Cookbook.

Each bite is soft, fluffy, and bursting with smoky sausage, veggies, and melted cheese. They’re light enough to start your day but filling enough to keep you going.

Best of all, they’re a cinch to make! Whether you’re running out the door with a coffee in hand or sitting down to brunch with family, these tasty little bites bring a cozy, homemade touch to any morning routine.

🥚 What’s the story behind egg bites?

Egg bites became famous, mostly in the United States, thanks to Starbucks. Here, they quickly became a go-to for busy commuters looking for a protein-packed breakfast. But they’ve been around long before Starbucks made them popular.

And at-home versions are cheaper, customizable, and just as delicious!

Ingredient notes

You just need a few basic food staples to make these egg bites. Some ingredient notes:

• Eggs: the base of the recipe. Use fresh, large eggs for the best texture.
• Sausage: I love the added herbs and spices that Italian sausage brings to this dish, but you can also use regular breakfast sausage. You can use pork, chicken, or turkey sausage.
• Cheese: shredded cheddar is a classic that melts beautifully. I’ve made this with my favorite dairy-free cheddar shreds with great success!
• Milk or cream: adds richness and helps create that soft, custard-like texture. I usually substitute my favorite dairy-free heavy cream and it works like a charm.
• Vegetables: I love the added texture and nutrient boost that diced red bell pepper and spinach add to this.
• Garlic and onions: the flavor foundation that gives these egg bites depth of flavor.

✅ Step-by-step instructions

You’ll find the full list of ingredients along with measurements, and more detailed instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here are some step-by-step photos so you can see how easy it is to make these.

First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray and set it aside.

1. Start by cooking the sausage in a large skillet.
2. Add the peppers after a minute or two and continue to cook.
3. Add the onions, garlic, and spinach and cook a little longer. Set the sausage mixture aside to cool down a bit.

4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream or milk, cheese, thyme, salt and pepper.
5. Whisk together until well combined.
6. Spoon an equal amount of sausage mixture into each of the greased cups in the prepared muffin tin, saving about 1/4 of the mixture for later.

7. Pour an equal amount of the cheese and egg mixture over each muffin tin opening.
8. Spoon a little more of the reserve sausage mixture over the top of each.
9. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of an egg bite comes out clean (and you thought this trick was just for cupcakes and muffins!).
10. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes in the pan before serving or storing for later.

Recipe FAQs

Serving suggestions

These sausage egg bites are hearty enough to enjoy on their own. But make it an even more complete meal with a side of fresh fruit salad, avocado slices, or toast.

They also pair beautifully with herby potatoes, a green salad, or a smoothie for a balanced breakfast or brunch.

For brunch, try serving them alongside pumpkin pie spice pancakes, chorizo breakfast burritos, or orange cranberry scones.

You can even pack them in lunchboxes with veggies and hummus for an easy, protein-rich midday snack. Or enjoy them with a cucumber mint salad and honey butter rolls for dinner.