As we settle into fall and super busy school morning routines, I need easy breakfast recipes for when the mini chefs need to eat like RIGHT NOW. And I have been hearing about the virtues of Instant Pot Egg Bites for a while now.
So when I finally took the plunge, made them and has that initial taste my first thought was ‘why oh why did I wait so long to make these?!?!‘
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Peeps, these Instant Pot Egg Bites lived up to the hype. They are so flavourful and so velvety melt in your mouth delicious. It is like eating a fluffy little breakfast cloud.
And now that I know what I have been missing out on, I am definitely going to be making up for lost time. Not only do these inspired by Starbucks Egg Bites taste amazing, but they are also easy to make and super versatile. Plus they freeze easily which makes them an ideal make-ahead breakfast and meal prep solution.
Yeap, egg bites make a perfect appetizer for holiday potlucks and cocktail parties. They are also just the thing to pull out and reheat for a savory and protein-packed offering at your Christmas breakfast buffet.
This Pressure Cooker Egg Bites recipe has quickly climbed to the very top of my MVR (most valuable recipes) list. As the saying goes, better late than never.
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KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED
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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.
- 8 qt Instant Pot.
- I use and love the 8 qt, extra Instant Pot Insert & sealing ring.
- 3 qt Instant Pot or 6 qt Instant Pot depending on family size.
- Cutting board.
- Trivet.
- Measuring jugs or cups.
- Measuring teaspoons.
- Bowls with covers.
- For storing your leftover food.
- Blender.
- Silicon Molds.
So, are you ready to learn how to make these delectable Instant Pot Egg Bites? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you how…..
How to Make Instant Pot Egg Bites
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, grated cheese, yoghurt, hot sauce if using, salt and pepper to a blender and blend until light and fluffy about 2 mins.
- Spray the egg bites silicone mould with a low-calorie cooking spray. Divide the red bell pepper and spinach between the egg mould cups.
- Divide the egg mixture between the mould cups.
- Wrap the silicone egg mould with foil, or place the plastic lid on top of the mould. Do not completely secure the lid; just lay it on top of the mould.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot inner liner and add the wire trivet. Carefully place the filled silicone mould on top of the trivet.
- Secure the lid and make sure the steam knob is in the “Sealing” position. Press the “Steam” button and adjust the time to 8 minutes using the + and – buttons.
- Once cook time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release of 5 mins. Then perform a quick pressure release.
- Carefully remove the mould from the Instant Pot and allow the egg bites to cool for a few mins before turning out onto a wire cooling rack.
Chef’s Tip: put the wire cooling rack on top of the mould, then invert and gently push each of the egg bites out onto the rack.
Tips for Making Egg Bites in the Instant Pot
- The recipe gave me enough mixture for 9 egg bites (depends on the size of the mold) so I added the extra to another mould.
- Please do remember to cover your egg bites with foil before cooking.
- Triple this recipe to feed a crowd, or to use for meal prep (see more on this in the meal prep section below).
- Adding hot sauce is purely optional, so skip this if making them for the kiddoes (or anyone who doesn’t like heat).
Recipe Variations
Feel free to swap out ingredients to suit your taste. Try making a batch with
- Veggies : chives, scallions and tomatoes.
- If not vegan/vegetarian, use diced ham, crumbled sausage or bacon.
Where Can I Buy Instant Pot Egg Bites Silicone Moulds?
There is a wide variety of silicone egg bite molds available online. And I am here to tell you that they are a must have Instant Pot accessory. Not only can you whip up delectable egg bites, but you can also use them to make all sorts of tasty bite-sized morsels.
I love the idea of using them to make savory mini meatloaves (fun appetizer idea) and perfect cheesecake dessert bites. I’ve even heard they are ideal for making homemade baby food.
Meal Prep And Prep Ahead
This means I absolutely loooooove meal planning and am always looking for ways to make meal prep easy and efficient. And this Instant Pot Egg Bites recipe has been a total game changer.
Prep ahead – This delicious dish can be cooked up to a few days in advance and reheated. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Double the recipe – Make double the recipe and freeze for some other time or save for another day and serve the sauce over other chicken you have. A quick weeknight supper solution!
Freeze – Follow the handy tips below on how to freeze this.
- Let cool down then individually wrap with cling film.
- After the egg bites have cooled to room temperature, you can flash freeze them on a baking tray.
- Transfer into these very handy Ziploc freezer bags.
- Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.
- Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
- Store in the freezer for 3 months.
- When you are ready to use place in the fridge to thaw for a few hours or overnight.
Reheat
- Reheat them for 30-60 secs in the microwave oven
- or
- Put the egg bites back into the mould and cover with foil.
- Add the trivet inside the Instant Pot inner liner pot and fill with the minimum amount of water.
- Place the mold on top of trivet, place the lid on Instant Pot, and close the vent to ‘sealing’ position.
- Set the Instant Pot for 0 (that’s right, zero) minutes on high.
- Immediately perform a quick release and take out the mould.
Meal Prep – These make a great grab-and-go breakfast options on those ‘we are running way behind schedule’ mornings. I am a big fan of make-ahead lunches, so I also pack up egg bites with greens, cherry tomatoes and radishes for a hearty salad.
FAQs
Are These Low Carb?
This recipe for Instant Pot Egg Bites is high in protein, low carb and Keto friendly.
Can I Make These Without Cottage Cheese?
You can easily adapt this Instant Pot Egg Bites recipe by simply omitting the cottage cheese and adding in two more eggs.
Serving Suggestions
Other Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes
- Instant Pot Pancake Bites
- Instant Pot Chocolate Oatmeal.
- Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole.
- Weight Watchers Points in Instant Pot Egg Bites
There are 3 Freestyle Points in one serving of Instant Pot Egg Bites.
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Instant Pot Egg Bites
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, grated cheese, yoghurt, hot sauce if using, salt and pepper to a blender and blend until light and fluffy about 2 mins.
- Spray the egg bites silicone mould with a low-calorie cooking spray.
- Divide the red bell pepper and spinach between the moulds.
- Divide the egg mixture between the mould cups. Wrap mould with foil, or place the plastic lid on top of the silicone egg mould. Do not completely secure the lid; just lay it on top of the mould.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot inner liner and add the wire trivet. Carefully place the filled silicone mould on top of the trivet.
- Secure the lid and make sure the steam knob is in the “Sealing” position. Press the “Steam” button and adjust the time to 8 minutes using the + and – buttons.
- Once cook time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release of 5 mins. Then perform a quick pressure release.
- Carefully remove the mould from the Instant Pot and allow the egg bites to cool for a few mins before turning out onto a wire cooling rack. Tip: put the wire cooling rack on top of the mould, then invert and gently push each of the egg bites out. This way you avoid having the mould break.
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Notes
- This recipe yielded enough for 9 egg bites so I added the extra mixture to another mould.
- Please remember to cover your egg bites with foil before cooking.
- Triple this recipe to feed a crowd or to make for meal prep (more on this in the meal prep section below).
- Feel free to swap out ingredients to suit your taste. Try them with chives, scallions and tomatoes. If not vegan/vegetarian, use diced ham, crumbled sausage or bacon.
- Adding hot sauce is purely optional, so skip this if making them for the kiddoes (or anyone who doesn’t like heat).
Love this idea for breakfasts through the week! And I love that these can be made so easily in the instant pot. Can’t wait to give them a try!
I am dying to make these so I can use them in a salad. Great recipe!
What a great addition to a salad or lunch box! Perfect as a snack too.
I’m still on the fence about getting an Instant Pot but then I see recipes like this and just want to rush out and buy one!! These egg bites look delicious. Great breakfast idea!
did you have problems with your bites sticking to the silicon mold?
How much is a serving size? One egg bite? Two?
Super “Dad friendly.” Extra pepper jack goes a long way!