Description
Creamy and fluffy Instant Pot egg bites made with blended eggs, cottage cheese, and customizable fillings. These protein-packed breakfast bites cook quickly in the pressure cooker and are perfect for meal prep or busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or reduced-fat)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or feta
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/3 cup fillings of choice such as sautéed vegetables, cooked chicken pieces, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, or olives
Instructions
- Add eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend on low until smooth and fully combined. Tap the blender gently to remove air bubbles.
- Lightly spray silicone egg bite molds with nonstick cooking spray.
- Divide chosen fillings evenly among the molds.
- Pour the blended egg mixture over the fillings, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
- Cover the molds tightly with aluminum foil to prevent condensation from dripping into the eggs.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
- Set the filled molds on top of the trivet. If using two molds, stack them carefully.
- Secure the lid and set the pressure valve to sealed. Cook on high pressure for 9 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the molds and let them rest for 2–5 minutes.
- Gently invert the molds to release the egg bites and serve warm.
Notes
- Blending the eggs creates a smoother and creamier texture than whisking.
- Lightly sauté vegetables before adding them to prevent excess moisture.
- Silicone molds work best for easy release.
- Stacking two molds is safe and does not change cooking time.
- If egg bites stick, gently loosen edges with a small spatula.
- These egg bites are excellent for meal prep and freeze well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
