Baked Egg Tortilla Bites

Showstopping tortilla and egg appetizers topped with tomato and chive flowers.

Updated Jul 02, 2026, Published Feb 07, 2025

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If you’re looking for an easy but impressive appetizer to share with the people you love, try Baked Egg Tortilla Bites.

A hand holds a small Baked Egg Tortilla Bite with melted cheese, topped with a halved cherry tomato arranged as a heart and chive garnish. More tarts are visible on a wooden board in the background.

Enjoy these delicious tortilla egg bites for breakfast, as a snack, or as finger food at your next dinner party! They are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time of year when you want to go the extra mile.

To make them, cut out tortilla flowers with a cookie cutter. Pour in the cheesy egg mixture, then bake. To finish them off, top with a grape tomato heart and chive flower.

Recipe Tip

These easy egg bites are great for meal prep or lunchboxes with or without the flowers!

Ingredients for Baked Egg Bites

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Tortilla: I use plain white tortillas.
Olive oil: To crisp the tortilla shells as they bake.
Eggs: Medium or large eggs.
Red onion: Adjust to your taste.
Heavy cream: For that creamy, velvety texture.
Cheddar: Mature or mild, as you prefer (I like mature for an extra-cheesy taste).
Seasoning: Flaky sea salt and ground black pepper to balance all the flavors.
Toppings: Grape tomatoes (the oblong ones) and chives.

How to Make Baked Egg Tortilla Bites

Prepare the tortilla flowers: Cut the flowers with a cookie cutter. Place them in a muffin tin and brush with oil. Bake until golden. Allow to cool.
Prepare the topping: Mix egg, cheese, onion, cream, sea salt, and pepper.
Assemble: Spoon the egg mixture into the baked tortilla flowers.
Bake: Bake until cooked through. Garnish with tomato and chives.

Two hands are pressing a flower shaped tortilla into a muffin tin.

A person stirs a creamy mixture with small chunks for Baked Egg Tortilla Bites in a heart-shaped bowl using a fork, placed on a wooden board.

Possible Variations

Tortilla: Use any type you prefer, including gluten-free, corn, or whole wheat.
Olive oil: Try melted butter.
Eggs: Or just egg whites.
Red onions: White onions, shallots, green onions, or chives.
Heavy cream: Try sour cream, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or creme fraiche.
Cheddar: Swap for any cheese you like that melts well, such as feta, goat, Gouda, Swiss, or Parmesan.
Mix-ins: Ham, bacon, chorizo, or sausage. Or try some fresh veggies such as red pepper, tomato, fresh spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, or fresh chopped herbs.
Garnish: Add edible flowers after baking for a beautiful presentation.

How to Store Leftovers

Keep leftover bites in an airtight container in the fridge, and enjoy them within 2 days.

FAQs

I don’t have a flower cookie cutter. What do I do?

Use a glass or similar to cut out round shapes to use the same way, or trim them by hand.

Is there another way to decorate the Baked Egg Bites?

Yes, if you have cherry tomatoes, halve them, scoop out the inside, and cut a zig-zag pattern to make a tulip shape instead (great for spring). And if you want to keep things real simple, top the egg bites with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, pesto, chopped chives, or other fresh herbs.