This Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe is a quick and easy on-the-go breakfast! Pick your favorite of the 5 flavor variations and in 30 minutes, the Starbucks-copycat recipe is ready to eat.
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This isn’t your average egg bites recipe. My Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe has not just one, but five flavor variations! Make one or make them all. They’re the perfect on-the-go and low-carb breakfast that’s full of protein and flavor.
The classic Starbucks sous vide egg bites are made with bacon and gruyere, which you’ll find in this copycat recipe, but I took it up a notch and included four more flavor options to choose from:
- Ham and cheddar
- Mushroom and gruyere
- Sausage and goat cheese
- Rotisserie chicken, roasted bell peppers, and feta cheese
No matter which one you choose, the bites can be prepared ahead of time and even frozen for later. Grab some for busy weekday mornings or enjoy them as a filling start to your day with Cheesy Ranch Potatoes, Low Carb Everything Bagels, and coffee on the side.
Ingredient notes
All you need are eggs and a mix of your favorite fillings to make your own egg muffins:
- Eggs – Of course! Each of the 5 egg bites recipes are made with 4 eggs, giving you about 14 egg bites depending on the molds you’re using. Either use the entire egg or just the whites.
- Cottage cheese – This is added to each of the flavor variations because it helps add structure to the bites, fills them with protein, and is so cheesy and delicious. Feel free to replace the cottage cheese with another soft cheese, like Boursin, ricotta, or cream cheese.
- More cheese – In addition to the cottage cheese, you can stir in shredded cheese or another soft cheese for extra cheesy bites. Shredded cheddar, gruyere, feta, and goat cheese are my favorites.
- Meat – Ham, bacon, sausage, or chicken gives the bites plenty of added protein and heartiness.
- Veggies – Feel free to saute any onions, peppers, mushrooms, or other vegetables first to bring out more flavor.
- Flavor boosters – Think fresh herbs and seasonings. I like to use dill, parsley, and green onion.
How to make Instant Pot egg bites
The only equipment you need is silicone egg bite molds made specifically for an Instant Pot, a steamer rack trivet, and an Instant Pot. A blender will also make mixing the egg mixture easy and mess-free but you can whisk it by hand instead.
After your silicone molds are prepared, the cooking process can begin:
- Blend the eggs and cheese: Add the eggs, cottage cheese, and any other hard cheeses into a blender. Blend for a few seconds to scramble the eggs and smooth out the cheese. Finish by pulsing in the rest of your fillings.
- Pour the mixture into the molds: Pour the egg mixture evenly between the molds. Leave some space at the top so they don’t overflow. Cover and place them on the trivet.
- Cook the egg bites: Pour some water into the pot and lower the trivet with the molds inside. Seal the lid and cook using the STEAM function. Once it’s done, release the pressure naturally.
- Remove from the molds and serve: Let the egg bites cool until they’re ready to be handled, then take them out of the molds and enjoy!
Can you make these without an Instant Pot?
You can bake the egg bites in a greased muffin tin instead but the results won’t be the same. The Instant Pot steams the bites, giving them a light and fluffy texture that’s very similar to the classic sous vide egg bites from Starbucks. Oven baked egg bites will be closer to a crustless quiche.
To bake the egg bites:
- Pour the mixed egg mixture into 6 greased muffin cups about halfway full.
- Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes or until they’re cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
More filling variations
There are plenty of more filling variations to play with. Use any of these suggestions to make the bites a perfect fit for your taste buds:
- Sauteed spinach
- Roasted red peppers
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Chives
- Swiss cheese
- Arugula basil pesto
- Turkey bacon
- Dill
- Garlic herb mushrooms
- Sauteed onions and garlic
- Sun dried tomatoes
- Baked asparagus
- Smoked salmon
Storing
Store: Keep the cooled egg bites in a ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freeze: Transfer the bites to an airtight container and freeze for about 1 month.
Reheat: You can leave the frozen bites to thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat them from frozen. They can be gently reheated in the microwave in 30-second increments or in a toaster oven.
Looking for more easy breakfast recipes?
- Air Fryer Yogurt Custard Toast
- Ham and Cheese Crepes
- Baked Prosciutto and Egg Breakfast Tart
- Low Carb Breakfast Bowl
- Soft Scrambled Eggs
If you give this Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe a try, let me know what you think! Leave a comment and don’t forget to take a picture, tag it with #lenaskitchenblog on Instagram. I love seeing what you come up with!
Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
Equipment
- 6 qt Instant Pot
- Instant Pot silicone egg molds
- Steamer rack trivet
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- cooking spray, olive oil or butter to spray/grease molds
HAM, GREEN ONION AND CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup ham finelly chopped
- 2 tbsp green onion finely chopped
BACON, GREEN ONION AND GRUYERE CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 tbsp green onion finely chopped
MUSHROOMS, DILL AND GRUYERE CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese grated
- 1/4 cup cooked mushrooms chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
SAUSAGE, GREEN ONION AND GOAT CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup sausage chopped
- 2 tbsp green onion finely chopped
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, ROASTED BELL PEPPER AND FETA CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup rotisserie chicken chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted bell peppers
Instructions
- Spray the silicone molds with the cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, eggs, and other hard cheese. Blend for about 20-30 seconds. Then add in the other ingredients and pulse a few times to give them a fluffy texture.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly between the compartments of the silicone mold. Making sure to leave at least 1/4" space on top so when you cook they don't overflow. Clean around the mold as well, that helps to make sure your egg bites will be perfect. Close with the lid the molds came with or use foil to cover tightly. Place both molds on the trivet.
- Add 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot, and carefully lower the trivet with the molds. It should fit snug.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the vent is set to sealing. Press the STEAM button and set the timer to 15 minutes. It will take about 5 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to full pressure, then the display will show a countdown timer. TIP: if you own an older model of the Instant Pot, cook time will be 10 minutes and 10 minutes natural release.
- Once the cooking time is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then release any remaining pressure before opening the Instant Pot.
- Remove the molds one at a time, being careful of the steam. Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before removing from the molds and enjoying.