Being a creative homemaker, I just love those recipes which offer a lot of room for experimentation! Those which can blend in themselves a lot of flavors, and still keep their original taste and texture. And egg bites are my daughter’s favorite. So yeah I do make them off and on using the DASH egg bite maker.
And this has reduced my cooking time to half. It pops out delicious, nicely golden, and full of nutritious egg bites which pop in the lunch box and give to my Lil girl. So here we go, with a detailed recipe of how to make egg bites in a DASH egg bite maker.
If you do not have a DASH egg bite maker, no problem. Just use your regular oven and prepare this delicious snack for you and your family. I have added beef mince, but if you like the chicken more, feel free to customize it.
The same goes for veggies too. Go for mushrooms, olives, onions, and tomatoes if you do not like the combination of bell peppers and scallions. Egg bites are a sound menu option for keto, paleo, or weight loss diets. And the best thing, you can use your leftovers to create this exciting and easy-peasy snack.
What is so special about Egg Bites Recipe?
These protein-filled Egg Bites are an awesome breakfast, especially if it is hard to juggle your day with everything you feel you have to do. It is easy to put together, only requiring a few simple ingredients and step-by-step procedures that you can follow easily.
The DASH Egg bite maker
I recommend going for Dash Sous Vide Style Family Size Egg Bite Maker as it offers 9 servings for a single cook. It is especially useful if you want to cook large servings for the family and kids or want to prepare egg bites for freezing. However, if you are single, you can opt for the Hamilton Beach mini Egg Bites Cooker which yields smooth and velvety bites, suitable for breakfast or tea-time snacks.
The egg nite maker has a heating plate on its base. You need to pour one cup of water onto that plate, then, fill the silicone cups with egg mixture and vegetables. Place them onto the heating plate which is already filled with water. Close the lid and turn egg bites cooker on. The bites maker will turn the water into steam that will cook the egg bites evenly, delivering a lovable smooth and creamy texture.
Recipe Variations
Alternative to beef
My recipe includes at least one source of animal protein because I want my daughter’s diet to be a high-protein, high-calorie diet. But if you are not a beef lover, replace it with chicken mince or roasted pieces of turkey. The recipe is all open for customization.
Veggies only
If you are not a meat lover, you can always omit the meat and chicken and go for your favorite vegetable. You can add as many as you like, but try not to overload the muffin trays. You can add chopped potatoes, green onions, green chilies, mushrooms, olives, corn, spinach, chopped cabbage, etc.
Cheese Content
When there is some baking, there is a lot of cheese (or at least I do add a lot) because I love the baked cheese pull. So I have added all 3 favorites of mine i.e. homemade cottage cheese, Monterey jack, and gruyere cheese. Mozzarella is also a good option. If you have some parmesan at home, feel free to use it to make it a bit more creamy and cheesy.
Ingredients
For egg bites
- 6 to 8 large eggs
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- ½ cup shredded gruyere cheese
- ¼ cup whole milk cottage cheese
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For topping
- ¼ cup beef mince cooked thoroughly
- 1 roasted red capsicum diced
- 3 green onions finely chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves finely chopped
How to make Egg bites in a DASH Egg bite maker
Step one: Preparing the mixture
- If you are using beef mince, be sure that it is tender and cooked thoroughly. If you have chicken, shred it or chop it into small pieces.
- Prepare the veggies. Chop the capsicum, onion, olives, mushrooms, or anything you like to add. Set aside.
- Use a blender to prepare the egg mixture. Crack 6 to 8 eggs in the blender jug – this will be enough for 3-4 servings depending on the requirements. Add your favorite cheeses and a pinch of sea salt. Blend these ingredients for about 2 minutes. Ensure that the mixture achieves a smooth consistency and that all the ingredients combine well. Set aside.
Step two: Setting the DASH egg bite maker
- Preheat the egg bite maker for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour about 1 cup of water on its heating plate. This will allow the egg bites to cook in a water bath. It makes them soft and smooth.
- In the silicone cups, add the prepared meat and vegetables. Add only 1 teaspoon so as not to overload the cup.
- Pour in the blended egg and cheese mixture so that ¾ of the cup fills up. Set these cups on the top of the heating plate filled with water.
Step three: Cooking the egg bites
- Close the lid of the egg bite maker and allow the bites to cook for 7 minutes.
- Check after 7 minutes. If the egg bites have become nicely golden on the top, they are ready. Turn off the egg bite maker and let the bites cool.
- Serve the egg bites as it is or with the hot sauce.
Storage Instructions
Refrigeration
If you want to refrigerate your egg bites, allow them to cool down and store them in an airtight container. Palace it in the refrigerator to keep your egg bites fresh for 3 to 5 days. You can also eat them cold, but it’s better to heat them in a microwave oven for a few seconds for a better flavor.
Freezing
Another reason why I love these egg bites is that you can make and freeze them. Simply prepare the egg bites as per the recipe. Allow them to cool down properly. Place them on a flat surface, such as a baking tray or a cutting board, and allow them to sit in the freezer for about an hour. After that, place them in a freezer-compatible container and store them for up to 2 months.
Reheating
The best method is to take the egg bites out of the freezer and let them rest in a refrigerator for about an hour. Heat them in a microwave oven for 30 seconds, and you are good to go. However, you can also directly microwave them from the freezer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This probably happens when you have overcooked the eggs. Egg bites need only 7 minutes to get a smooth velvety texture when made in a DASH egg bite maker. The cheese also melts for the same duration. So if you leave your eggs in the egg bite maker beyond 7 minutes, chances are that the egg bites may become tough and rubbery.
If you have used smaller quantities of cheese or cream, your egg bites may become dry. If you want to keep their protein content high, you can add cheese, otherwise, you can also add half and half cream to give a thick and silky texture to your egg bites. They become a great menu item for keto diets too.
Of course, you can! You can add salt, black pepper powder, garlic powder, chicken powder, or any other seasonings you like. Oregano and dried basil or thyme also give a great flavor to the baked egg bites. If you like them spicier, use a bit of cayenne pepper.
Quick Egg Bites With Dash Egg Bite Maker
Ingredients
For egg bites
- 8 Whole eggs
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- ½ cup shredded gruyere cheese
- ¼ cup whole milk cottage cheese
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For topping
- ¼ cup beef mince cooked thoroughly
- 1 roasted red capsicum diced
- 3 green onions finely chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves finely chopped
How to Make?
- Crack the eggs and pour them into a food processor. Add cottage cheese, gruyere cheese, Monterey jack cheese, and salt. Blend for 2 to 3 minutes or until the ingredients combine and form a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Preheat the DASH egg maker for 3 to 4 minutes. Fill one Silicone cup (Dash Egg bite maker accessory) with water and pour in the egg maker.
- Fill the silicone cups with mince and vegetables. Pour over the egg mixture until the cups are ¾ full. Stir the contents with a spoon.
- Set these silicone cups inside the DASH egg bite maker. Cover and cook for approx. 7 to 10 minutes, or until the egg bites achieve a nice golden top.
- Serve hot along with the hot sauce.
