Hamilton Beach Egg Bites Plus Review

I tested the Hamilton Beach “6-in-1 Electric Egg Cooker,” which is also sold as the “Egg Bites Plus,” to see how well it actually handles the different egg styles it promises. I made hard-boiled eggs, egg bites, poached eggs, and even tried the cooking surface for scrambled eggs. Here’s how it went and what I think it’s best for.

Where to Purchase

I bought this product on Amazon at this link. The price ranges from around $30-$45.

Egg Cooker Review

This unit is marketed as a “6-in-1” egg cooker, but after using it, it feels more like a 3-in-1 device with a few variations. You essentially get: a hard-boiled egg tray, a tray that can be used for poached eggs and egg bites, and a built-in heated cooking surface on the base. It’s a solid concept, and overall it worked pretty well, but there are a few quirks you’ll want to know about before buying.

Unboxing and First Impressions

The packaging and Amazon listing don’t even fully agree on the name (Amazon calls it the Hamilton Beach 6-in-1 Electric Egg Cooker, while the box calls it Egg Bites Plus), but the idea is the same: one countertop unit that can steam eggs in trays and also cook directly on the heated base. It includes a lid, a measuring cup, and the different trays and molds. The accessories are advertised as dishwasher safe, which is always a plus.

One odd detail right away: the measuring cup references milliliters in the instructions, but the cup itself doesn’t show milliliter markings. Instead, it uses fill lines for each cooking mode. Not a dealbreaker, but it does mean you’re trusting their lines rather than measuring precisely.

Test 1: Hard-Boiled Eggs (9 Eggs)

I started with hard-boiled eggs and went all in with the full capacity of nine eggs. The process is simple: fill the measuring cup to the correct line, pour it into the reservoir, load the eggs wide-side down, put on the lid, and flip the switch. The unit runs until the indicator light turns off.

My batch finished in about 18 minutes. One thing I didn’t expect was the residue left behind in the reservoir area. It wasn’t a huge problem, but it was noticeable and helped explain why some reviewers mentioned it.

The good news: the eggs came out properly cooked, and even better, they were very easy to peel. For anyone who makes hard-boiled eggs often, that alone is a win. My first impression here was genuinely positive.

Test 2: Egg Bites (Coffee Shop Style)

Next I tried what product’s most advertised function: egg bites. I followed the included “coffee shop egg bites” recipe using eggs, shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, and bacon. The recipe gets blended, poured into the four molds up to the max-fill line, then steamed until the light turns off.

This batch finished in about 11 minutes, but when I removed them, they felt a bit too soft and soggy for my taste, and there was even some water pooling in places. I understand why some people online complained about soggy egg bites.

Instead of giving up, I ran them a second time for about 4 more minutes, and that did improve the texture. After the extra time (and letting them sit briefly), they were firmer and more enjoyable. The taste was good, but the moisture level was still slightly higher than what I personally want from an egg bite.

Quick Comparison: How Close Is It to a Coffee Shop?

To put it in perspective, I did a direct comparison against a Starbucks egg bite. Starbucks had a little more browning on the bottom and a noticeably drier, firmer texture. Mine was close in flavor, but still a little wetter inside. If you love Starbucks-style egg bites, I think you can get close with this machine, but it may take some trial and error to dial in the recipe and timing.

Test 3: Poached Eggs (4 Eggs)

Poached eggs can be touchy, so I was curious how this would go. The process is similar: measure the water, pour it into the reservoir, crack the eggs into the cups, cover, and cook until the light turns off. My batch finished in about 6 minutes.

The results were pretty good for a first try, but the yolks were a little more set than what I’d consider “perfect.” I think with a small adjustment (likely less water and/or slightly less time), you could get these exactly where you want them. Still, for a first attempt, it was solid.

Using the Heated Base as a Cooking Surface

You can also use the base as a small cooking surface for things like scrambled eggs. It worked, but there’s an important limitation: there is no temperature control. It runs fairly hot, so you have to stay on top of your food and move quickly. My scrambled eggs cooked fast and even browned slightly on the bottom with minimal time on the surface.

The Biggest Drawback: No Audible Alarm

My biggest complaint is simple: there’s no audible alert. The light turns off when the cycle ends, but if you’re not watching, you won’t know. This is especially noticeable because the primary appeal of a device like this is “set it and forget it.” It’s still easy to use, but a basic beep would be a simple addition that would make it noticeably better.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I’d say this egg cooker is a good product with a little bit of a learning curve. The hard-boiled eggs were the standout, and the poached eggs were close to being great with minor tweaking. The egg bites can be tasty, but you may need to experiment to reduce sogginess and get a texture that matches what you’re used to from a coffee shop.

If you make hard-boiled eggs, egg bites, or poached eggs regularly, this is worth considering, just go in knowing it’s not truly “6-in-1” in any meaningful way and it would really benefit from an alarm. If you’ve tried this model (or a similar egg cooker), tell me what you think in the comments below.

Video Review

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