Instant Pot Egg Bites
Instant Pot Egg Bites are fluffy, creamy, and protein-packed breakfast treats cooked quickly in an Instant Pot, perfect for busy mornings and customizable with your favorite fillings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 8 egg bites
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
1/4 cup milk or cream
1/4 cup diced bell peppers or spinach (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray
Instructions
In a blender or bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend or whisk until smooth. Stir in cooked meat and veggies if using.
- Spray silicone egg bite molds or small ramekins with cooking spray.
- Pour egg mixture evenly into molds, leaving space at the top.
- Pour 1 cup water into Instant Pot and place trivet inside.
- Cover molds with foil and place on trivet. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Remove molds carefully, let cool slightly, then pop out egg bites and serve warm.
Notes
- Omit meat and add extra veggies for vegetarian option.
- Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for spice.
- Try different cheeses like feta, goat cheese, or pepper jack.
- Use fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or basil for flavor.
- Silicone molds are ideal but small ramekins or jars can be used carefully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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