Instant Pot Egg Bites
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Instant Pot Egg Bites
Description
This recipe creates individual egg bites by whisking eggs with milk, salt, and pepper, and layering in diced ham, shredded cheddar, and sliced green onions in each mold cup. The egg bites steam under high pressure in the Instant Pot with water in the bottom of the pot, cooking evenly and gently to yield a creamy, soft custard-like texture. Covering the mold tightly ensures even cooking and maintains moisture. After cooking and a natural pressure release, the egg bites are removed and can be served warm.
As the egg bites cool, they may deflate slightly but remain tender and flavorful. The recipe instructions include reheating guidelines: these egg bites keep well refrigerated for up to seven days and can be microwaved or frozen. The inclusion of ham and cheddar adds savory flavor and substance, while green onions contribute a mild freshness.
These egg bites provide a convenient option for make-ahead breakfasts or snacks that can be customized with other fillings as desired. The recipe’s steaming method retains moisture and avoids drying out the eggs common with baking methods.
Keep egg bites stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.Reheat egg bites in the microwave in 30 second intervals until warm.Egg bites can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Ingredients
- 5 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ¼ cup ham diced
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon green onion sliced
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium liquid measuring cup, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Grease a silicone 7 egg bite mold with non stick spray and divide egg mixture between cups.
- Divide ham, cheese, and green onion between cups - no need to stir! They will sink down.
- Place cover on mold or wrap tightly with tin foil. Place mold on trivet.
- Pour water (1.5 cups for an 8 quart) into the Instant Pot liner and lower the trivet with the mold into the Instant Pot.
- Put the lid on, turn the valve to sealing, and select Manual or Pressure Cook, high pressure for 8 minutes. It will take 5-10 minutes to come to pressure and begin counting down.
- Once the cook time is up, turn the Instant Pot off and let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the valve to release remaining pressure.
- Pull trivet and mold out of Instant Pot, unwrap, and gently pop egg bites out of mold onto a plate. They will be hot!
- As they cool they may deflate slightly, but they will still be delicious.
Notes
- Store cooked egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Reheat egg bites in the microwave in 30-second bursts until heated through to avoid overcooking.
- Egg bites freeze well and can be microwaved for 1-2 minutes straight from frozen to reheat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7egg bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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