These are great to make a batch of for an easy breakfast on the go. I’m told they’re a Starbucks breakfast option but I have to be honest and say I don’t hit up Starbucks too often, just not enough time in the mornings. So I grab a bag of these and heat them up in the microwave at work.
Like all good recipes, it starts with bacon. It doesn’t take a lot to get good flavor in these.
Drain the bacon.
I like my egg bites spicy (like nearly everything else!) so I add a couple of slices of jalapeno. Also a couple of the mini bell peppers adds good flavor (and veggies of course!)
And spinach, cheese, and cottage cheese, along with your spices. For these, I was going for a Southwest flavor, so I added 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper.
And blend it all up. I like to use my little NutriBullet blender for this.
Some people like to layer the veggies for this. I have found that I like the texture better when it’s all blended together. It’s nice and smooth.
Then the only other texture is the amazing chewy bacon. I highly recommend using oil spray on these to make sure they pop right out after cooking.
Add to your egg bite mold. I really like this one. I had another one but it didn’t have lids that you could use in the Instant pot, and it was a real pain to put foil on it every time. Add about a quarter cup of the egg mixture (fill 3/4 of the way). (affiliate link)
Put the lid on.
And if you have a nice set like this, stack them. I love the built in handle! So convenient.
Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot, and cook on low pressure for 10 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes after the timer goes off. I am currently using the Instant Pot Max and I LOVE IT. (affiliate link)
And here you have them. I chill for a couple of minutes to let them get a little less soft. It makes them easier to pop out of the mold.
Yes they look a little green but I assure you they are very tasty. Even my son likes to eat them for breakfast! I put 2 in a snack bag, and when I get to work, microwave for 30 seconds, and they’re perfect!
Instant Pot Egg Bites
Equipment
- Pressure cooker/ Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (can be full fat or low fat)
- 3 slices jalapeno or to taste
- 1 cup spinach leaves can be fresh or frozen
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 6 tbsp cooked bacon pieces
Instructions
- Fry bacon, drain and set aside. In blender, combine rest of ingredients and blend until smooth. Fill egg bite molds 3/4 full. Cook in Instant Pot on low pressure for 10 minutes, then hold for 5 minutes and release. Chill egg bites in molds for several minutes to allow them to pop out. Store in refrigerator, and reheat in microwave for 30 seconds as necessary.
Hello! Thank you for this recipe! I love egg white bites at Starbucks so I’ve been trying to find recipes to make it affordable! Two questions-
Have you ever tried with egg whites (if so how many did you use) and with your stackable molds, can you cook both at the same time (does it change the cooking time)? Looks AMAZING!
Thank you so much!
I have not tried it with egg whites. I think you could definitely do it, but you’d want to make sure you get the cheese in there and maybe use full fat cottage cheese? I think without any fat I’d worry about it getting too stiff after cooking. You definitely can cook with both in there, and I have not noticed needing to change the timing at all.