Kale Mushroom Egg Bites (Printable Version)
Fluffy bites loaded with kale, mushrooms, and a touch of spice for a flavorful morning boost.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
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1 cup diced baby bella mushrooms
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 cups finely diced kale leaves, ribs removed
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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8 oz julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and diced (optional)
→ Dairy & Eggs
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10 large eggs
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16 oz cottage cheese
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2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (optional)
→ Pantry
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2-3 teaspoons hot sauce
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¼ teaspoon paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 teaspoons olive oil
# Steps to Cook:
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Preheat the oven to 300°F and spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes (if using), and kale; cook until kale wilts, about 3-4 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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In a food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth with no curds. Add eggs, hot sauce, cornstarch, paprika, ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, and 1 cup Gruyère if using; blend until smooth.
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Transfer the egg mixture to a large bowl. Fold in the sautéed vegetable mixture until evenly combined.
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Boil water in a pot or kettle. Pour the hot water into a casserole dish placed on the bottom rack of the oven, filling halfway up the dish. Immediately close the oven to trap steam.
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Divide the egg mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each to the top. Sprinkle remaining shredded Gruyère cheese into the center of each, using a spoon to press it down gently.
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Place the muffin pan on the center oven rack above the water bath and bake for 25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and no longer jiggly.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Omitting onions, garlic, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes will yield a taste closer to the original Starbucks Kale and Mushroom Egg Bites.