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Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe

Instant Pot egg bites are delicious protein packed breakfast or snack for on the go! This economical version of egg bites is often found at Starbucks. Mix the ingredients to customize your own version.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 115 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 cup cooked protein divided
  • 1/2 cup vegetables divided

Instructions

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  1. Grease silicone molds and set aside.
  2. Prepare meat if adding by pre-cooking sausage or bacon.
  3. Dice vegetables of choice - peppers, onion, mushrooms and set aside.
  4. Shred cheese and set aside.
  5. In a blender add eggs, cottage cheese, half and half with salt and pepper.
  6. Blend until all ingredients are mixed well.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon of meat and 1 tablespoon of vegetables to each greased egg mold. Top with a teaspoon of cheese.
  8. Pour egg mix over the mix. Top with additional cheese if desired. Cover the mold with the silicone top.
  9. Place trivet on the bottom of your Instant Pot and add one cup of water.
  10. Put covered egg molds into the Instant Pot (may want to use silicone holder).
  11. Secure the Instant Pot lid (vent closed).
  12. Press steam mode and add 8 minutes to timer. Once timer beeps let pressure release for an additional 10 minutes.
  13. Open Instant Pot and enjoy your fresh egg bites!

Notes

  • Meat ideas - sausage, ham, bacon, shrimp, ground beef
  • Vegetable ideas - onion, peppers (green, red, yellow), spinach, kale, mushrooms, zucchini, asparagus, tomatoes, broccoli
  • Cheese ideas - Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Gouda, Feta, Mozzarella, Colby, Swiss, Cotija
  • Substitute - all whole eggs to 4 whole eggs and 1 cup of egg whites.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 251mg (10%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 115kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.