Dinner

Instant Pot Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe

ByNoah Steele October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Introduction

These Instant Pot Egg Bites are a delicious and convenient copycat of the popular Starbucks favorite. Soft, fluffy, and packed with savory ingredients, they make a perfect protein-rich breakfast or snack. With a quick blend and simple pressure cooking, you can enjoy cafe-style egg bites right at home.

A black round plate filled with small, yellow, soft cakes that are cut in half to show two main types of fillings inside. One filling is creamy and light yellow with bits of green, showing a smooth texture mixed with small vegetable pieces. The other filling is a bright green mixture, looking more leafy and textured with fine herb pieces. The plate sits on a white marbled textured surface with a light blue striped cloth underneath. To the right of the plate is a knife with a light wooden handle and a silver blade, laying on the cloth. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Cooking spray, olive oil, or butter (to grease molds)
4 eggs

1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1/4 cup ham, finely chopped
2 tbsp green onion, finely chopped

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
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
4 eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup sausage, chopped
2 tbsp green onion, finely chopped

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

Step 1: Spray the silicone molds with cooking spray, olive oil, or butter to grease them well. Set aside.

Step 2: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and the chosen hard cheese (cheddar, gruyere, goat cheese, or feta). Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add the remaining ingredients for your chosen flavor combination (ham, bacon, mushrooms, sausage, or chicken and bell peppers). Pulse a few times to mix evenly without fully blending, keeping a fluffy texture.
Step 4: Pour or spoon the egg mixture evenly into the compartments of the silicone molds, leaving at least 1/4 inch of space at the top to prevent overflow while cooking. Wipe any spills around the mold edges to ensure even cooking.

Step 5: Cover the molds tightly with their lids or aluminum foil. Place the molds on the Instant Pot trivet.
Step 6: Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot inner pot. Carefully lower the trivet with the molds inside the pot; it should fit snugly.
Step 7: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure valve to sealing. Select the STEAM function and set the timer to 15 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 5 minutes to reach pressure before counting down.

Step 8: When cooking is finished, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure before opening the lid.
Step 9: Remove the molds carefully (watch for steam) and let the egg bites cool for a few minutes before gently popping them out of the molds. Serve warm and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Use different cheeses and add-ins like spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or herbs to customize your egg bites.

Greasing the molds well ensures easy removal and helps prevent sticking.
For older Instant Pot models, reduce cooking time to 10 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.
Use silicone molds labeled as safe for pressure cooking and steaming.

Storage

Store leftover egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warmed through. They also freeze well—wrap individually in plastic wrap and keep in a freezer bag for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

A close-up image shows several small, round, creamy yellow rounds of compound butter stacked together. Each round is speckled with tiny bits of red and green herbs evenly spread throughout, giving a colorful and textured look. The surface of the butter is smooth but slightly porous, showing the softness and creaminess of the butter. The rounds are tightly arranged with some partially overlapping on a white marbled textured surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular muffin tins instead of silicone molds?

Regular metal muffin tins can be used, but you’ll need to cover them tightly with foil to trap steam and grease them well. Cooking times might vary slightly.

What if I don’t have a blender?

You can whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together until smooth, then fold in shredded cheese and other ingredients by hand, though the texture may be less creamy.

Noah Steele