Dash Deluxe Egg Bite Maker - Electric Egg Bite Maker for Healthy Protein Snacks - Quick Cleanup, Space-Saving Design & Non-Slip Feet - 4 Servings, Black

I really enjoy the egg bites from Starbucks and I have made egg bites at home in my instant pot. The problem was it’s usually just me in the mornings and the instant pot made a lot more than I could really eat within a couple of days. This thing works great! The recipes are super easy and super helpful. Clean up is really easy the silicone cups really don’t need much of a cooking spray. The egg bites dropped right out. I’m really excited to try some of the dessert recipes that were included. I would recommend this especially to a household that’s just one or two people. The only feature I wish it had was either a timer or some kind of alarm that would go off to tell you when they’re done. You just have to set a timer and keep an eye on them.

I am a Starbucks egg bites lover, and I've never been able to duplicate the soft, creamy recipe at home using my Instant Pot or oven. I wanted to give this product a try since supposedly "sous vide" is what gives that texture!Overall, this product is great. It comes with some recipes, but I found I had to tweak them a little to get the consistency and taste I was looking for, but I think I got it! I can now make them to taste almost identical to Starbucks, with that same consistency (tips at the end of this review if that's what you're looking for too).It comes with a larger silicone cup and 4 minis. The minis are SMALL...much smaller than I expected. Because of that, if you are using 4 eggs like their recipes call for, you will be making quite a few batches. But no big deal. There is no on/off switch on this. You plug it in, and it's on.The one thing I wish it had was an easier way to take the hot silicone cups out when they are finished. I don't want to leave them on the cooker while it cools off, as it will just make the eggs cook more, so I needed to pinch the tiny handles to pick them up. It's hot! Other than that, I really like this little machine. I used cooking spray in the cups as suggested, and the egg bites fell right out with ease. So far I have not used it for anything besides egg bites, but the instruction manual that comes with it gives other suggestions, like cheesecake. They would be TINY Cheesecake bites if you use the small cups!If you are looking for the consistency and taste of Starbucks egg bites, here's what I did to get it:- I TRIPLED the amount of cottage cheese suggested in their recipe book.- I didn't cook them as long as suggested. I pre-heated the machine and maybe cooked them for 5-6 minutes, instead of 10 minutes. (The machine directions say that if you pre-heat, it cuts down on your cooking time, but it doesn't say by how much, so it's a guessing game of trial and error)Overall, a great little machine that is small enough that it doesn't take up much room in my already cramped kitchen and allows me to save money by not going to Starbucks as often!

I just began using this little appliance and absolutely love it!The first thing I made was a grilled cheese sandwich, which came out perfect - melted cheese on the inside and toasted bread on the outside. Yummy! Per the instructions, I used nonstick cooking spray on both surfaces, which made cleanup a breeze.My second venture was egg bites, which came out fantastic. As other folks have mentioned, the cups are TINY. However, the egg bites are packed with protein and a little goes a long way. I used 3 eggs and added tomatoes, fresh herbs and grated cheese. The end result was 12 little egg bites that I'm storing in the fridge.Per the instructions, fill up each cup about 75% since the eggs will expand as they cook. Similarly, Dash recommends spraying the silicone cups with some cooking spray, which makes them pop out with zero effort. Cleanup for the egg bite function is also fast and easy.The appliance is small, cute and easy to use. It's perfect for feeding 1-2 people. If you need a higher capacity device, Dash makes a larger model that may be better suited for your needs.The only reason why I"m deducting a star is the lack of an on/off switch. Why they didn't include one boggles the mind.Suggestion: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS to make sure you're using it properly for each application.

Ok... Here is what I think about this ... In the end, it's not for me... but I try to be fair in my rating.PROS:-It baked scrambled egg mixture (I added a bit of cheese, green onions and about 1 tbls of 1/2 and 1/2) - NOTE: 2 eggs is two cooking cycles as it fills 7 cups - you can cook 4 mini cups or 1 big cup at a time. It did take about 11 minutes (10-12 is on the instructions) for each batch. Also - you should know the base will turn off and on several times during cooking - at first I thought it had died.-I spritzed a tiny bit of olive oil in each mini cup and they popped right out- Clean up was an easy wipe with a warm paper towel AFTER it had cooled off.- I haven't tried the custard recipe.. but maybe this would be the best of this unit - because it would make little tiny custard or cheesecake bites - again tho, for 1 or 2.CONS...- Unless you're cooking for just one, it will take a very, very long time to get breakfast done.- Cooking was a bit irregular in temp... the bite (mini cups) are about 2" in diameter and about 1/2" thick. A couple were not fully cooked inside - while others were very cooked.In my personal opinion... it takes me about 3-5 minutes to scramble some eggs for myself and another person. Sure, it's not fancy little bites... but I am in and out of the kitchen even with cleanup! So... while this is a cute little unit.. it's bit too much work (mostly in cooking time) for the payoff. Just my opinion. Why 5 stars? Because it works and I try very hard not to rate on personal opinion.