Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites
Have you tried those little sous vide egg bites they’re serving now at Starbucks? If you haven’t, let me tell you, they’re something special – dainty little bites of egg and cheese with a smooth, custardy texture. And they’re a great low-carb alternative to the usual bagel or granola.
The only problem? The price. Close to five bucks, for two itty-bitty egg bites.
Clearly, this recipe was crying out for a copycat version. And it turns out, my Instant Pot was the perfect tool for the job. It steams the eggs at a steady pressure and temperature, so they come out just right – not runny or hard, but velvety smooth and soft.
To make these, you’ll need a little accessory called a silicone egg mold. It fits right in the top of your Instant Pot and holds the eggs as they steam. It’s also handy for storing the leftover bites, if you have any.
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You can serve these Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites for an elegant brunch, or whip up a batch on the weekend and store them in the fridge or freezer to heat up whenever you want a quick bite. Much quicker than running out to Starbucks, and cheaper, too.
Tools used in this Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites Recipe:
Pressure Cooker: This one is the perfect size for this recipe and can also work as a slow cooker!
Egg molds: The egg bites slide nicely out of the molds even without cooking spray.
Trivet: This rack will keep your egg molds off the bottom of the pressure cooker.
Deluxe Accessory Kit: This fun kit come with the egg mold, trivet and a bunch of other goodies for your pressure cooker!
Easy Lunchboxes: Pack up any leftover in these great lunchboxes (pictured below) for a breakfast on the go or a protein packed lunch!
Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites
Directions:
- Pour 1.5 cups water into the Instant Pot. Add eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, and milk to a food processor.
- Process until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Divide bacon crumbles evenly between egg molds.
- Pour egg mixture over bacon.
- Place silicon egg mold onto the trivet and carefully lower into the Instant Pot. Place foil loosely over the top.
- Set the Instant Pot to Steam for 8 minutes, Let the pressure release naturally fo 10 minutes and then quick release any remaining pressure.
- The egg bites may puff up a bit and look like they are going to pop out of the mold, this is normal, they will settle back down into the mold.
Pack up any leftover in these great lunchboxes for a breakfast on the go or a protein packed lunch!
Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 6 slices of bacon crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour 1.5 cups water into the Instant Pot
- Add eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, and milk to a food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth and combined
- Divide bacon crumbles evenly between egg molds
- Pour egg mixture over bacon
- Place silicon egg mold onto the trivet and carefully lower into the Instant Pot. Place foil loosely over the top.
- Set the Instant Pot to Steam for 8 minutes, Let the pressure release naturally fo 10 minutes and then quick release any remaining pressure.
Notes
Nutritional Disclaimer: Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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These were great! Loved them. Made exactly as written and they came out perfect.
I made them as written and cubs that they make more like 10 bites rather than the 7 that o have in my mold. I also altered the recipe by using poblano peppers and black beans rather than bacon. All were delicious!
They come out perfect every time. I have experimented with other add-ins, (poblano peppers & black beans. Sausage, ham, spinach).
Do you know if these would freeze well? If so, how would you recommend heating them back up? Thanks!
Yes Carly! These do freeze well. Reheat in the microwave on a paper towel or napkin. Cooking times vary depending on your microwave oven, but approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes if frozen.