Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This temperature ensures your egg bites recipe cooks evenly, creating that perfect fluffy texture without overcooking.

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the small broccoli florets and blanch for exactly 2 minutes. This softens the broccoli while maintaining its vibrant color and nutrients. Drain immediately, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, pat completely dry with paper towels, and chop finely. This step prevents watery egg bites.

In a large mixing bowl, crack 7 large eggs. Add the kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and milk or heavy cream. Whisk vigorously for about 30-45 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and slightly frothy. This proper whisking technique (or “proper wangjangling”) incorporates air, contributing to the light, fluffy texture that makes these scooter’s egg bites so irresistible.

Add your prepared broccoli, diced tomato, chopped chives, diced ham, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled feta cheese, and shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese to the egg mixture. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout. You want every egg bite to have a perfect balance of vegetables, meat, and cheese.

Generously spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray, making sure to coat the bottom and sides of each cup thoroughly. This creates a protective barrier that allows your egg bites to release easily after baking.

Divide the egg mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. The mixture will puff up during baking, so leaving some space prevents overflow. Place the muffin tin in your preheated oven and bake for 16-20 minutes. Your bacon and gouda egg bites style creation is done when they’re puffed high, set in the center, and golden on top. If the centers still jiggle slightly, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Remove the tin from the oven and let the egg bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes. This resting period allows them to set properly and makes removal easier. Run a butter knife gently around the edges of each bite and pop them out. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade copycat scooter’s egg bites recipe!