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Instant Pot Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe

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5 from 82 reviews
  • Author: Noah
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 egg bites depending on mold size 1x

Description

This Instant Pot Egg Bites recipe is a delicious Starbucks copycat that combines fluffy eggs with creamy cottage cheese and various flavorful add-ins like ham, bacon, mushrooms, sausage, or chicken. Perfect for a protein-packed breakfast or snack, these egg bites are cooked quickly using an Instant Pot for a smooth, custard-like texture.

Ingredients

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Basic Egg Mixture

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese

Cheeses

  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded (for some variations)
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Protein & Vegetables Variations

  • 1/4 cup ham, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup cooked mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sausage, chopped
  • 1/4 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted bell peppers

Additional Flavorings

  • 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (used with mushrooms)

Other

  • Cooking spray, olive oil or butter to grease molds

Instructions

  1. Prepare molds: Spray silicone molds with cooking spray, olive oil, or butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Blend base mixture: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, and your chosen hard cheese (cheddar, gruyere, goat, or feta depending on variation). Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add mix-ins: Add the protein and vegetable ingredients like ham, bacon, mushrooms, sausage, chicken, bell peppers, as well as green onions or fresh dill. Pulse a few times to incorporate without fully pureeing, maintaining a light, fluffy texture.
  4. Fill molds: Evenly divide the egg mixture into the compartments of the silicone molds. Leave at least 1/4 inch of space at the top to prevent overflow during cooking. Wipe any spills around the edges for perfect results. Cover molds with their lids or tightly with foil. Place molds on the Instant Pot trivet.
  5. Add water and lower molds: Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Carefully lower the trivet with the covered molds into the pot, ensuring it fits snugly.
  6. Cook in Instant Pot: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, setting the vent to sealing. Press the STEAM button and set the timer for 15 minutes. The pot will take about 5 minutes to come to pressure, then count down the time.
  7. Release pressure: After cooking, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure before opening the pot.
  8. Cool and serve: Carefully remove the molds one at a time to avoid steam burns. Let the egg bites cool a few minutes before unmolding and serving. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Make sure to leave space in the molds to avoid overflow during cooking.
  • If using an older Instant Pot model, cook for 10 minutes with an additional 10 minutes natural pressure release.
  • Customize your egg bites with preferred cheese and protein/vegetable combinations.
  • Cleaning spills around the mold edges helps ensure smooth, even egg bites.
  • Allow egg bites to cool slightly for easier removal from silicone molds.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes + 10 minutes natural release
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Instant Pot egg bites, Starbucks copycat egg bites, protein packed breakfast, creamy egg bites, pressure cooker egg bites

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