Potato Cheddar Chive Bakes (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe
These Potato Cheddar Chive Bakes are a delightful Starbucks copycat recipe featuring tender roasted red potatoes and onions combined with a creamy, cheesy egg mixture. Perfect for a savory breakfast or brunch, they are baked to golden perfection with a crispy, browned cheddar topping and fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 12 individual bakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Vegetables
- 1 lb red potatoes, diced into 1/2” pieces
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of salt (for blending eggs)
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp finely diced chives
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the diced potatoes and onions on the sheet, then toss them with olive oil, kosher salt, and smoked paprika to coat evenly. Roast for 15 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Muffin Pan and Egg Mixture: While roasting, spray a 12-slot muffin pan with oil to prevent sticking. In a high-speed blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, onion powder, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine Roasted Potatoes and Eggs: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Evenly distribute the roasted potatoes and onions into each muffin slot. Pour the smooth egg mixture over the potatoes, then gently stir to mix the two evenly in each cup.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and diced chives over the top of each muffin cup. Place the pan in the oven and bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes until the egg mixture has set.
- Broil for Cheese Browning and Serve: Switch the oven to broil and brown the cheese topping for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Remove from oven and allow the bakes to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender to ensure the egg mixture is thoroughly smooth and creamy.
- You can substitute red potatoes with Yukon gold for a slightly different texture.
- Broil briefly to achieve a nicely browned cheddar crust without overcooking the eggs.
- These bakes can be prepared in advance and reheated gently before serving.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure the cheese and cottage cheese used do not contain animal rennet.
Keywords: Potato Bake, Cheddar Cheese Bakes, Breakfast Muffins, Starbucks Copycat Recipe, Savory Egg Bakes, Chive Bakes
