Instant pot egg bites are a high-protein breakfast option that will fuel the family all week long!
Simply combine eggs, ham, and cheese and cook just a few minutes in the Instant pot.
These Are the Best Instant Pot Egg Bites Because…
- Low-carb and keto-friendly egg bites are perfectly portable for breakfast, lunch, or post-workout snacks!
- Making your own egg bites in the Instant Pot saves time and money, and you can customize them any way you like!
- Add leftover meats, cheeses, and veggies to the silicone molds just before cooking if desired.
- Enjoy delicious copycat egg bites without waiting in line at the local Starbucks.
Ingredients in Instant Pot Egg Bites
Eggs: The fresher the better! Liquid egg whites will produce a higher protein bite or you can use an egg substitute if you’re watching your cholesterol.
Milk: Milk makes the egg bites extra creamy! Use cream or any non-dairy milk as desired.
Ham: Use up leftover ham or buy deli ham and chop it as needed. Swap the ham out for pre-cooked bacon, shredded chicken, or ground beef. Or omit the meat altogether to make vegetarian egg bites.
Cheese: Choose your cheese! Cheddar has a sharp flavor, but you can use any cheese you want. Mozzarella, a four-cheese Mexican blend, feta, or blue cheese crumbles will add new flavor to this recipe every time!
Variations and Add-Ins
Green onions or diced roasted red peppers can be used instead of chives. Add finely chopped broccoli, bell peppers, spinach, onions, or whatever’s on hand! Chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp hearts are nutrition boosters that won’t affect flavor. Stir in a little Truff hot sauce or salsa for even more zesty flavor.
How to Make Instant Pot Egg Bites
- Prepare egg bite molds and add water to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Whisk eggs and seasonings together and pour evenly into molds, (recipe below.)
- Add the remaining ingredients evenly to each egg-filled mold.
- Place egg-filled molds on a trivet in the Instant Pot and steam for 10 minutes then allow for a natural release.
Carefully remove egg bites from their molds and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Storing Leftover Egg Bites
Keep Instant Pot egg bites in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Enjoy them chilled or reheated.
Freeze egg bites individually on a baking sheet before transferring them to a zippered bag (this keeps them from sticking together) for up to one month. Wrap each with plastic wrap before placing in a zippered bag, if desired.
How To Reheat Egg Bites
If egg bites are frozen, thaw first in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Microwave – Reheat egg bites at 30-second intervals.
- Air Fryer – Set temperature at 400˚F and reheat for 6-8 minutes. The egg bites will get a nicely browned edge.
- Oven – Wrap with foil and place in a preheated 300˚F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
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Instant Pot Egg Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup ham shaved and chopped
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 Tablespoon chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Grease silicone egg bite container(s) with non-stick spray. Add water to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Set aside.
- To a 4 cup pourable container or bowl, add eggs, milk, salt, and pepper and whisk together.
- Pour egg mixture into molds dividing evenly*. Divide ham, cheese, and chives evenly and add to each egg bite cup.
- If desired, wrap mold tightly in tinfoil**. Place filled egg bite mold on Instant Pot trivet and carefully lower trivet with the mold into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Secure lid on Instant Pot and set vent to seal. Select the Steam button and set for 10 minutes. It takes about 5-10 minutes to come to full pressure, then cook time will countdown.
- Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then release remaining pressure manually.
- Using oven mitts, remove trivet and mold from Instant Pot, unwrap tinfoil if using, and carefully remove the egg bites from the molds.
- Serve immediately or cool, place in a container, and refrigerate for later.
Notes
- The Instant Pot brand silicone cup has 70ml per silicone cup (6 eggs will produce 7 egg bites)
- Smaller egg bite silicone cups, such as GOKCEN’s (OGGO) brand, have 35 ml per cup. 6 eggs will produces 14 egg bites in 2 containers, cooking both at the same time.
- Wrapped egg bites will not rise as much and will produce a flatter top.
- Unwrapped egg bites will rise slightly, but will deflate after a couple of minutes.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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