Perfect Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe (Breakfast on the Go!)

Name: Perfect Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe (Breakfast on the Go!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1/3 cup cottage cheese; 1/3 cup pepper jack cheese; pinch sea salt; pinch ground black pepper; 2 tbsp green onion (chopped); 2 tbsp red bell pepper (chopped); 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)

If you’re looking for a protein filled breakfast that you can grab and go, this is one of my favourite Instant Pot egg recipes! Learn how to make perfect, silky egg bites with your pressure cooker to enjoy all week long.

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I usually try to make a more protein heavy breakfast to keep me satisfied all morning long. My usual go-to is a Greek yogurt bowl like this, but I always try to mix it up with an egg recipe a few times a week. I love egg bites. You can make them in advance, add in any sort of mix-ins you like, and keep them in the fridge to warm up throughout the week. They also make a great snack!

I have my classic egg bite (or egg muffin) recipe right here, but today’s recipe is made even better with the use of an Instant Pot. My electric pressure cooker is the perfect tool to make quick and delicious meals and snacks like this. I first found the base recipe for these egg bites from A Mind “Full” Mom and I’ve altered it to suit my taste buds and egg molds.

Cooking these egg bites in a pressure cooker with a bit of water gives them an incredible, smooth texture. They look and taste very similar to the expensive sous vide egg bites you find at Starbucks (but they’re so much cheaper to make)! Another technique that makes this egg recipe ultra-smooth and creamy is blending the base mixture in a blender until it’s foamy and smooth. Not only are these fantastic as a yummy breakfast, but they make great snacks and a side dish that you can reheat and enjoy. Meal prep them at the beginning of the week (do a double recipe and stack 2 molds) to have on hand for the whole week. I hope you love this Instant Pot egg bites recipe as much as I do!

Ingredients

large eggs
cottage cheese
red pepper pepperjack cheese
red bell pepper
green onions
sea salt
ground black pepper
olive oil, extra virgin (or non-stick cooking spray)

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Grate the pepperjack cheese. Place the eggs, cottage cheese and grated pepperjack cheese in a blender.

Cover and blend the egg mixture until it’s bubbly and smooth.

Brush each compartment of a silicone egg mold with olive oil. Chop the red bell pepper and green onion into small pieces, and divide it into the compartments of the mold.

Pour the egg mixture into each compartment of the mold ensuring you don’t fill each more than 3/4s full.

Pour a cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the silicone mold onto a wire trivet and lower that into the Instant Pot. Cover mold with some aluminum foil or a heat safe lid.

Cook the eggs for 8 minutes on the Steam setting of your Instant Pot, or use the manual setting on High Pressure for 8 minutes.

Let the Instant Pot sit and perform a natural release for 5 minutes after it’s done cooking, and then perform a Quick Pressure Release to release any remaining pressure. Open the lid and remove the mold.

Let the eggs sit for about 5 minutes, and then turn the silicone mold upside down to gently release the egg bites from the mold. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate and save them for later!

Tip: brushing the egg mold with olive oil or spraying it with cooking spray is essential to ensuring your egg bites will pop out with no issues!

Substitutions

whole egg – use egg whites only instead of a whole egg
pepperjack cheese – use your favourite shredded cheese instead (cheddar cheese is delicious and so is grated parmesan cheese)
bell pepper & green onion – substitute with your favourite chopped veggies

Variations

bacon & swiss – substitute cooked bacon bits for the bell pepper and grated swiss cheese for the pepperjack cheese
herb & cheese – substitute your favourite fresh chopped herbs for the green onion
spinach & tomato – swap out the bell pepper & green onions for chopped spinach and chopped tomatoes

Equipment

A good pressure cooker is essential for this recipe to have that silky sous vide taste, and I love my 6-Quart Instant Pot to make meals for my family including these pressure cooker egg bites. I also love to use my Instant Pot to for boiling eggs or to cook a roast from frozen. It’s saved many a meal!

A silicone egg mold is also essential for this instant pot egg recipe. Here’s the one I have, and it comes in a set of two so that you can double this recipe for meal prep.

Storage

You can store these egg bites in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave for about 30 seconds to enjoy them hot as a quick breakfast. Use a lower power setting on your microwave for best results.

FAQ

Why are my egg bites soggy?

If your egg bites are soggy it might mean that they are undercooked. Try cooking them for 1 or 2 more minutes in the Instant Pot.

Are egg bites healthy?

Eggs are a great source of protein and Vitamin B12. I can always use more of these in my diet!