Starbucks Copycat Potato Cheddar and Chive Bakes

Starbucks copycat potato cheddar and chive bakes are savory mini egg dishes packed with potatoes, cheese, spinach, and herbs. Great for breakfast or brunch.

More Starbucks copycat recipes to try include ginger molasses cookies, spinach feta wraps, classic egg bites, and Michigan cherry oat bars.

Why You’ll Love It           

Perfect for meal prep: These can be made ahead and frozen in portions.
Savory and satisfying: Hearty potatoes, cheese and eggs make these both filling and flavorful.
Crowd-pleaser: Ideal for brunch gatherings, lunchboxes or a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
Gluten-free: There’s no gluten in this recipe.

Potato & Cheddar Egg Bakes Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Butter: Used to sauté your onions and potatoes.
Yellow onion: Adds sweetness and savory depth to the base.
Potatoes: Provide a hearty bite and pair well with cheese. Peeling the potatoes is optional.
Eggs: The protein-rich base of these baked bites.
Greek yogurt: Adds creaminess and richness without heaviness.
Sharp cheddar cheese: Brings bold, tangy flavor to the mix.
Spinach: Adds color, nutrition and a light earthiness.
Chives: Offer a mild oniony bite and fresh taste.

How to Make Potato Cheddar and Chive Egg Bites

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Sauté the vegetables: Cook diced potatoes and onions in butter until tender and preheat oven.
Make the egg mixture: Whisk eggs with yogurt, salt and pepper, shredded cheese, spinach, and chopped chives.
Assemble the bakes: Add cooked vegetables to the egg mix, then pour into a greased regular muffin tin (this brownie pan works great too!)
Bake until set: Cook until the edges are golden brown and the centers firm up.
Cool slightly and serve: Let them rest before removing from the pan and serving warm.

Substitutions and Variations

Change the dairy: Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream or heavy cream for a richer version. You could also use a mixture of cottage cheese and milk, yogurt or cream.
Another cheese: Monterey Jack cheese or Gruyere cheese would be good too.
Add meat: Stir in cooked bacon, ham, sausage, or chorizo for a heartier option.
Potatoes: You can use Russets, Yukon Gold, red potatoes, or baking potatoes. Alternatively, try potatoes o’Brien (you can cook them from frozen). Another idea is sweet potatoes, as long as they’re diced uniformly for even cooking.
Use different veggies: Bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, or asparagus work beautifully. You could also use roasted onions and other roasted veggies instead of pan fried ones.
Try other herbs: Replace chives with green onions, dill, or parsley.
Switch the fat: Use olive oil instead of unsalted butter for sautéing.
Add more seasonings: Onion powder, garlic powder or even a pinch of nutmeg would complement the other flavors in the egg bites.
Spice them up: Include some hot sauce.

Serving Suggestions

With brunch: Enjoy bacon, sausage or your preferred protein with them. You could also serve mermaid blue smoothie bowls, avocado toast or banana muffins.
As a snack: Pair one or two of these Starbucks copycat potato, cheddar and chive bakes with a Starbucks style cinnamon dolce latte or mango matcha smoothie. 
For lunch: They’re good served with peach panzanella salad and some mushroom focaccia.

How to Store Cheesy Potato Bake Bites

Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 4 days.
Freeze: You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Wrap each of the potato cheddar chive bakes in plastic wrap or foil and then put them all into a freezer-safe bag or container.
Thaw: Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds or in the oven at 375°F until heated through.