If you didn’t finish your breakfast bites from Starbucks, you may want to reheat them for a quick and easy snack. What is the best way to microwave Starbucks egg bites so that they remain soft, tender and simply melt in your mouth?
Place the egg bites onto a microwave safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel, reduce the power level to medium and microwave for 1 minute. If more time is needed, use 30 second intervals until the egg bites have reached 165°F (or 74°C). Allow the egg bites to rest for 1-2 minutes, and enjoy!
Starbucks egg bites are served in cup shaped heavy weight paper material, which is not microwave safe. However, there are easy steps to take when you reheat eggs in the microwave.
DIY egg bites are a simple breakfast dish because all you need is couple of egg, cheese, salt, black pepper and a safe container to use in the microwave. Therefore, heating up leftover Starbucks egg bites should be super easy and quick as well.
How long do Starbucks egg bites last?
Starbucks egg bites are delicious, especially when served hot! Because the bite sized meal contains perishable products such as eggs and cheese, they need to be properly stored.
According to the USDA temperature danger zone guidelines, eggs are a perishable food item that should be refrigerated within 2 hours. The USDA safe handling procedures also recommend that egg products be covered and refrigerated or frozen following the 2-hour rule.
When Starbucks egg bites are stored in the fridge, they can last between 3 to 5 days. When Starbucks egg bites are stored in the freezer, they can last 2 to 6 months.
When in doubt, throw it out!
Is it safe to microwave Starbucks egg bites?
According to FoodSafety.gov, dairy and eggs are perishable food item that should be refrigerated within 2 hours to limit the growth of bacteria. If they have been properly handled, then it is totally safe to microwave Starbucks egg bites because the eggs are already cooked.
Use microwave-safe containers, cover with a damp paper towel and reduce the microwave power level so that you do not super heat the eggs causing them to explode. Eggs should be reheated thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165 °F, or until hot and steaming.
If you don’t heat the bites for long enough and the eggs are eaten at temperature lower than 74°C, they can cause an upset stomach or food poisoning. It’s best to reheat the egg bites to the correct temperature so that they internally heat up.
How long do you microwave Starbucks egg bites?
Depend on where and how you store them, egg bites can take varying amounts refresh again.
The recommended amount of time to reheat Starbucks egg bites:
- Room temperature: 30-60 seconds
- Refrigerated: 60-90 seconds
- Frozen: 1½-2 minutes
Be sure to follow the proper reheating procedures. Use a microwave safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel and reduce the microwave power level to medium or 50%.
How to microwave Starbucks egg bites
Egg dishes reheat very well in the microwave. From ham and bacon to roasted red peppers, Starbucks egg bites are not just your average egg dish.
Because they contain a variety of other ingredients, usually cheese or assorted meats and vegetables, you do need to properly reheat them to follow safe handling procedures:
- Transfer the individual egg bites to a microwave-safe plate.
- Cover egg bites with a damp paper towel.
- Reheat the egg bites at 50% microwave power level.
- Reheat at 50% power for 30 second time periods.
- If it needs more time to fully heat up, continue with 30-second intervals until the internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C.
- Remove the plate from the microwave and let the egg bites rest for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
You may find the edges or top part become too brittle and dry when microwaving egg bites. Covering the bites with a lightly damp paper towel will keep them moist and tender while reheating in the microwave.
Things to know before microwaving Starbucks egg bites
Microwaving egg bites from Starbucks is an easy way to reheat a leftover meal. However, there are few ket details and things you need to know when microwaving Starbucks egg bites:
- Follow the 2-hour rule and refrigerate the egg bites if not immediately consumed.
- Never place the Starbucks egg bites container that is reminiscent of a fluted quiche pan. The small hard paper bowl can be flammable when microwaved.
- Always use a microwave-safe plate to place them on instead of using paper bag from Starbucks that is used to serve pastries.
- The original egg bites are made in a vacuum-sealed bag with temperature-controlled water bath to get cooked. To maintaining the texture and taste, mimic the initial reheating method by covering the egg bites with a lightly damped paper towel to imitate the sous vide method even though you are reheating them.
When it comes to microwave Starbucks egg bites, the best recommendation is to avoid the cardboard container and substitute with a microwave-safe plate. Keep the soft and moist texture by covering the bites with a slightly wet paper towel.
Reduce the power level of the microwave to medium or 50%. Use 30 second durations to reheat the bite sized meal until the internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C.
