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    Instant Pot Egg Bites

    Allergy Friendly Recipes Breakfast Recipes Budget Cooking Gluten Free Instant Pot Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes Low Carb October 5, 2020 | By Kristen Chidsey | 168 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Skip the expensive drive-thru and make your own egg bites EASILY in the Instant Pot and customize them with whatever filling you like. Instant Pot Egg Bites are a copycat version of Starbuck's Soude Vide Egg Bites. They are light, fluffy, creamy, and incredibly easy to make at home!

    Instant Pot Egg Bites are a copycat version of Starbuck's Soude Vide Egg Bites. They are light, fluffy, creamy, and incredibly easy to make at home!

    Skip the expensive drive-thru and make your own egg bites EASILY in the Instant Pot and customize them with whatever filling you like.

    Bacon Swiss Egg Bites on white plate next to instant pot

    Better than Starbucks

    If you have had Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites, you know how good they are. They are creamy, light, fluffy, tender, and full of flavor.

    But they are also expensive and only available in 3 flavor combinations.

    By making Egg Bites at home, not only do you save money, but you can add WHATEVER fillings you want or make a variety to please everyone in your family.

    What you Need to Make Egg Bites

    Ingredients for egg bites labeled on white counter

    Instead of needing a sous vide machine, this recipe is made in an electric pressure cooker in silicone egg bite molds. The moist heat keeps these egg bites just as light and fluffy as they turn out in sous-vide cooking.

    This base recipe for egg bites starts with eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. The cottage cheese will keep the egg bites super creamy and flavorful.

    As for what else to add, the options are up to you!

    Flavor Combinations

    • Bacon and Gruyere: Add in 2 slices of chopped bacon and ¼ cup shredded Gruyere/Swiss cheese.
    • Roasted Red Pepper: Add in ¼ cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers, and 2 tablespoons chopped spinach.
    • Ham and Cheddar: Add in ¼ cup diced ham and ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Mushroom and Swiss: Add in ¼ cup sliced sauteed mushrooms and ¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese.

    How to Make Egg Bites in the Instant Pot

    Step One: Prepare Egg Mixture

    In a blender, place the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and any shredded cheese you are using. Blend until well combined.

    Using a blender allows the cottage cheese to blend up into the eggs and keeps these bites super creamy.

    Blender with egg bite ingredients in one picture and the egg mixture blended up in blender.

    Step Two: Assemble Egg Bites

    Divide the bacon (or filling of your choice) evenly between the egg bite molds.

    Pour the egg mixture into each egg mold, dividing the egg mixture evenly between the molds. Each mold should be filled about three-fourths of the way full. 

    Cover the mold tightly with foil. 

    Egg Bite Molds with bacon and one with egg mixture.

    Step Three: Pressure Cook

    Pour 1.5 cups of cold water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker and place a metal rack inside the inner pot. Place the egg bites on the rack, stacking the molds if you prepared a double batch.

    Place the lid on the inner pot and be sure the vent knob is sealed. Set cook time for 9 minutes on high pressure.

    Once the cooking time has elapsed, allow pressure to release for at least 10 minutes to keep the delicate texture intact.

    Egg Bites baked in blue egg mold

    Step Four: Unmold and Serve

    Once 10 minutes have passed, remove the molds from the Instant Pot and invert onto a plate.

    Egg Bites on white plate next to berries

    Recipe FAQs

    How do you store egg bites?

    Egg Bites will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can technically be frozen for up to 3 months, but they do not retain the same texture once defrosted, so this is not something I recommend. 

    How do you reheat egg bites?

    I highly suggest reheating these egg bites on 50% power in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. The lower heat will help keep the delicate texture of the egg bites intact.

    Can you make a double batch?

    Yes! You can stack 2 molds right on top of each other in a 6 or 8-quart instant pot.

    Can you make these with all egg whites?

    Yes! Instead of using 4 whole eggs, you can use 8 egg whites.

    Is the cottage cheese necessary?

    For the best flavor, texture, and taste cottage cheese is a MUST. You can use low-fat cottage cheese, but do not use fat free cottage cheese for best results.

    Do you have to add fillings?

    No! You can opt to use just the base recipe of eggs, cottage cheese, and salt and pepper and keep these Egg Bites super simple in flavor.

    More Instant Pot Egg Recipes

    • Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs: Perfect hard-boiled eggs EVERY single time!
    • Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole: An easy sausage and hashbrown breakfast casserole made right in the Instant Pot.
    • Instant Pot Frittata: The Instant Pot makes the lightest, fluffiest Frittata EVER!

    Try these Egg Bites? Be sure to leave a review below! I love to hear how much you enjoy my recipes!

    Egg Bites on White Plate

    Instant Pot Egg Bites

    These Copycat Starbuck Egg Bites are so easy to make and the options for fillings are endless.
    4.93 from 112 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Time for Pressure to Build and Release: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 29 minutes minutes
    Servings: 7 egg bites
    Calories: 51kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    Base Egg Bite Recipe

    • 4 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup cottage cheese
    • 1 pinch salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Bacon and Grueyere

    • ¼ cup bacon bits about 2 slices cooked, chopped bacon
    • ¼ cup Gruyere swiss shredded

    Mushroom and Swiss

    • ¼ cup sauteed sliced mushrooms
    • ¼ cup Swiss Cheese

    Ham and Cheddar

    • ¼ cup diced ham
    • ¼ cup shredded cheddar

    Roasted Red Pepper

    • ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers
    • ¼ cup Montery Jack cheese
    • 2 tablespoons chopped spinach
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    Instructions

    • In a blender, place the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese, if using. Blend until well combined. Tap the blender on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
    • Divide bacon (or filling of your choice) evenly between the egg bite molds. Pour the egg batter into the egg molds, dividing the mixture evenly. Each egg mold should be about ¾ths of the way full. Cover the egg bite mold tightly with foil.
    • Pour 1.5 cups of cold water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker and place a metal rack inside the inner pot. Place the egg bites on the rack, stacking the molds if you prepared a double batch.
    • Place the lid on the inner pot and be sure the vent knob is sealed. Set cook time for 9 minutes on high pressure. Do this by hitting manual or pressure cook and use the +/- buttons to adjust to read "9."
    • Once cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
    • Remove the egg bite mold from the inner pot and let rest for 2-5 minutes before inverting the mold onto a plate.

    Equipment Needed

    • Electric Pressure Cooker (6 or 8 quart)
    • Egg Bite Molds

    Notes

    Greasing Egg Molds: It is not a bad idea to spray your egg molds with nonstick spray. I have never needed to do that, but many readers have shared that with their brand of molds, they need the spray for the egg molds to release properly. 
    Flavor Combinations: Feel free to add in up to ¼ cup of any cheese and up to ⅓ cup any vegetable or meat flavor options, or simply leave plain. Add the cheese to the blender with eggs and then divide the vegetable/meat evenly between the egg molds. 
    Storage Instructions: Egg Bites will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can technically be frozen, but they do not retain the same texture once defrosted, so this is not something I recommend. 
    To Reheat: I highly suggest reheating these egg bites on 50% power in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. The lower heat will help keep the delicate texture of the egg bites intact. 
    This recipe can easily be doubled, as 2 molds can be stacked on top of each other. 
    Nutrition values are for 1 egg bite and for the base recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Ann

      May 28, 2023 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      These were great! I made a variety of different flavors and my favorite was ham with Havarti dill cheese. But they all came out terrific. I can't wait to be able to just grab, heat and go!

      Reply
    2. Angela

      March 26, 2023 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for an excellent recipe with such detailed instructions!

      Reply
    3. Julie

      March 22, 2023 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      these are PERFECT!! so easy to make, and so delicious. spot on with the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 22, 2023 at 1:20 pm

        Fabulous! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    4. Theresa

      March 12, 2023 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Thanks so much for posting this recipe. The way you’ve written it encourages creativity and get creative I did! Lol. They came out great 👍🏻

      Reply
    5. Meg

      March 12, 2023 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is great! I made the ham and cheddar. The egg bites were very moist and airy. Not dense at all. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 12, 2023 at 9:19 am

        You are so welcome, Meg! Thanks for sharing your review 🙂

        Reply
    6. Meg

      March 09, 2023 at 7:23 am

      Question … Instead of aluminum foil, do you know if I can use the silicone lids that came with the egg bite molds?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 09, 2023 at 9:48 am

        Hi Meg! If your mold stated the lids were heat-safe (and most are) you absolutely can use the silicone lids. Enjoy!

        Reply
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