Instant Pot Egg Bites—crust-less quiche-like bites of eggs, cheese and whatever mix-ins you want. They’re protein packed and a perfect portable breakfast.
Related: Slow Cooker Bacon Cheddar Egg Casserole
Instant Pot Egg Bites
After seeing egg bite recipes across the internet for months I finally decided to try my hand at them myself. I guess I hadn’t made them yet because I saw pictures of them and thought that they didn’t look that great. I was also hesitant to make them because it required a new accessory for the Instant Pot and I try to keep things as simple as possible for you.
However after trying the egg bites I decided that buying the Instant Pot silicone mold* was well worth the investment. They were super tasty and fluffy and can be made with whatever you have in your fridge. The recipe below is completely adaptable to you, your diet needs and what you have in your fridge at this moment.
Equipment needed to make egg bites
You’ll need a 6* or 8* quart Instant Pot to make this recipe. Along with some sort of trivet with handles or a sling* to lower and lift the egg bites mold* in and out of the pot.
Mix-in ideas
You really only need eggs and some dairy to make Instant Pot egg bites. But you can get fun and creative with other ingredients. Here are some of my favorite ideas:
- Ham
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Pepperoni
- Cheese: cheddar, pepper jack, monterey jack, parmesan, mozzarella, goat cheese
- Cottage cheese
- Fresh herbs: parsley, cilantro, basil
- Chopped spinach
- Tomatoes
- Bell peppers
- Green onions
- Mushrooms
- Caramelized onions
- Minced garlic
Egg bites can be eaten plain or topped with salsa or a few squirts of Tabasco sauce.
How to store and reheat Instant Pot egg bites
If you have extra egg bites and want to store them. Put them into an airtight container or a ziploc bag and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To reheat egg bites all you need to do is pop them into the microwave for 30 seconds or if they are frozen they will take about 90 seconds in the microwave. I put them on a paper towel or napkin and fold half of the paper towel over the top.
Is this keto friendly?
Egg bites can be keto diet friendly. Just don’t include higher carb veggies (like tomatoes) and use heavy cream instead of milk or full fat cottage cheese.
How to double this recipe
The egg bites come out more evenly cooked when they are cooked just one tray at a time. However you can stack egg bite molds on top of each other. Increase the pressure cooking time to 10 minutes and cover with foil or with an oven safe lid.
Are egg bites healthy?
Egg bites are a great breakfast or snack with protein to keep you full longer. They have 88 calories each, 7 grams of protein and 1 gram of carbohydrate. Whatever you add in will affect the nutrition information so keep that in mind.
More Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes…
Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Instant Pot Cheeseburger Breakfast Casserole
Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Egg Casserole
Instant Pot Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
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Instant Pot Egg Bites
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 7 egg bites 1x
Description
Crust-less quiche-like bites of eggs, cheese and whatever mix-ins you want. They’re protein packed and a perfect portable breakfast.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk or cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup grated cheese of your choice
- 1/2 cup of a combination of mix-ins of your choice
Instructions
- Add eggs and milk or cottage cheese to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Add in the cheese and mix-ins of your choice.
- Spray your silicone egg mold with non-stick cooking spray. Then dip a ¼ cup measuring cup into the egg mixture and fill each of the impressions in the mold. They can be filled almost to the very top.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot liner. Place the egg mold onto a trivet/sling and carefully lower the mold into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Cover the Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 8 minutes. When the time is up let the pot sit for 5 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- Use hot pads to remove the sling and egg bite mold from the pot. Invert the mold onto a plate to remove egg bites or use a spoon to carefully scoop out each egg bite.
Notes
Mix and match these additional ingredients if desired. I used cubed ham, diced tomatoes and chopped spinach. Some ideas are: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Pepperoni, Fresh herbs–parsley, cilantro, basil, Chopped spinach, Tomatoes, Bell peppers, Green onions, Mushrooms, Caramelized onions, Minced garlic
I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
*Karen Petersen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
are you supposed to use the lid to the mold when cooking these?
I didn’t!
thanks to sahre
How long would it take on the Egg setting? I’ve only ever used the Egg, Meat, and Soup settings; what do I do with manual?
Same time on the egg setting.
Jeanie
can you tell me can i make hard boiled eggs in the silicone bits mold? if so how long do i put them in the instant pot for? would be great not to have to pill the eggs.
Are you thinking you would just spray the molds with non-stick spray and then crack an egg into each hole? I haven’t tried that but I bet it would work! I would start with a 3 minute pressure cook time (1.5 cups water in bottom of pot) and see how it goes. Maybe just try one egg at first until you get it right on the timing.
I just used my egg mold for the first time to test it. Just cracked the eggs into each. Added 1 cup water to the pot and trivet. Set the mold on top. Closed the lid and did 8 minutes manual time. PERFECT results.
I used the correct amt of time my instant pot came up to pressure but 1/2 of them didn’t cook
Was it the pan on the top or the bottom? Sometimes this happens. Just take out the pan that cooked and put the undercooked ones back into the pot and pressure cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
Thank you! I made another batch today and they turned out! A tip for others, I washed my egg mold With dish soap and I think it left a bit of residue because this last batch of egg bites tasted a tiny bit like dish soap so I’m just going to give it a really good wash with hot water and not use dish soap on it anymore
Oh shoot!
Made these for the first time this evening–yum! The printable recipe doesn’t say to cover the egg mold, but thankfully the photos showed the mold with the lid.
oops I will correct that!
I just ordered a 2nd egg mold so I can double the recipe! Thanks so much for sharing.
Still not corrected.
Thank you so much for your recipe. I have made them twice now and they are good. My question is could I use yogurt instead of cottage cheese? I’m the only one who eats cottage cheese in the house so I don’t have it. By the way, I don’t even use a stick blender or any other kind of blender to mix my eggs. All you need is a whisk! Thanks for all you do.
Yes you could use yogurt. Should work fine!
Just made these today and they turned out great! I will see how they re-heat as I’m going to try bringing them to work. Definitely don’t skip the spraying of the egg bite mold, my first batch didn’t come out very well (tasted fine, but stuck to the mold), remembered the spray on the second (we ate the first for brunch) batch and they came out much better. Thanks for the recipe, I’ve seen them talked about a lot, but wasn’t sure about amounts or times, so this was awesome.
Glad you liked them and yes on the spray!
I have tried different egg bites recipes and this one tops them all. My husband is mad about them! Thank you, Karen!
PS: I prefer my egg bites firm so I cook them for 11 minutes. Perfect every time!
Thanks Susie! I’m so glad you found a recipe that you love!
Karen, if I wanted to use just egg whItes, could I do that? And, if so, what would the amount be? Thanks.
yes you could. 2 egg white equals one egg
Not a comment but a question: If my IP is 8qt, do I used 2 cups of water? Thanks ! Looking forward to trying these!!
1.5 cups should be sufficient!
I added green chili in my egg bites. I have been making a similar recipe that uses cottage cheese that I bake in the oven. I never blend the cottage cheese and it has always been tasty. So, if you don’t have a blender, no need to blend.
Awesome recipe.
Good to know! Thanks for your tips!
I’ve made this recipe twice and egg bites are amazing. First time mix ins were mushrooms, kale and cheese. Second time was sweet potato and sausage. I use a lot of your recipes. Thanks!
Sweet potatoes mmmmmm!
I already served this many times, it is delicious and easy to prepare. I like to make 14 – double recipe – and once cooled down I put the lid on and bring them to the cottage to reheat for several breakfast or for company the next day. See my photo of a delicious breakfast at the cottage: https://shared-assets.adobe.com/link/d50a2709-e877-4ae4-677c-36860f2e7b16
They look wonderful. And the cottage sounds wonderful!!
Ma’am,
You did not specify low or high pressure with the egg bites so I went with low because I like softer eggs. Also, I was able to fit 8 eggs in the 7 egg container (silicone-egg-bites-mold). Hopefully this goes well 😬
Let me know! I usually use high pressure.
I had to cook them a little longer but it was a great recipe! I gave you an IG shoutout 😊!
Thank you very much John! That helps me build my following on Instagram!
Loved these. Followed the recipe exactly as written. I was wondering if I could double the recipe by using 2 of the molds at the same time in the IP? Would this require an increase in cooking time?
YEs you can stack on top of each other and keep same cooking time
Do you recommend sauteeing the veggies first or adding them in raw?
Thanks!
Either way is fine. I added in raw
Karen, thanks so much for this recipe! Worked out perfectly for the first trial of my new egg bite mould.
Lucky teenager gets filling-rich eggy bites for breaky tomorrow! 😉 Hope he’s duly grateful. 😉
Happy Thanksgiving from Canada. 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
I have an instant pot mini. I was given two different sets of egg molds as a gift today. I am excited to try these but have no idea how long to cook them for. Do you have any suggestions.
I would cook the same amount of time as listed in the recipe. Enjoy!
I’m on a major bites kick: pancake bites, then meatloaf and today egg bites for lunch. Scrumptious! Like you, Karen, initially the look didn’t appeal to me but so glad I made them!
I used a Cuisinart 2-speed hand blender which comes with a container perfect for pouring egg into the molds without using another bowl or having to measure. After filling, added Wellshire Farms already cooked turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and chopped cherry tomatoes in different combos.
The most fun part was when the lid was removed they puffed way up and then sank back down like little alien pac-men or -women.
Wish we could edit. I mean to say the blender was a stick blender, so no bowl or big blender to take apart and clean – a goal for me being less cleanup. Also used the paper towel on the plate like others suggested to catch any water drops. Making them again today with just a few little changes. Just love them.
Good idea with the stick blender!
Made these for the first time today with chopped up chicken sausage and shredded cheddar. They were very easy to prepare and tasted excellent. I got my mold at Bed Bath and Beyond. Between a sale and the ubiquitous 20% off coupon, it was less than $10.00. I was so leery, but the recipe seems foolproof. I want to try some different add-ins. Someone suggested putting a paper towel on the plate before inverting the mold. That’s a great idea, and I will use it going forward (definitely ended up with some water on the plate. It was not a big deal, but I will try the paper towel next time).
Love that paper towel idea!
Made egg bites for the first time today. Followed the recipe 4 eggs 1/4 cup milk s&p. then added a 1/2 cup shredded cheese. This mixture did not even fill up the seven molds, so I mixed another 4 eggs with milk and it now filled up 11 out of the 14 molds I had. As I am typing I noticed it called for grated cheese. Do you think that is why my mix did not fill all 7 molds, because I used shredded cheese.
I am not sure! Maybe your molds are larger than mine.
These are great, though I’m worried about the cholesterol if I get addicted to these. Have you experimented with egg whites or an egg substitute like Egg Beaters for these? Thanks for all you contribute to our Instant Pot projects.
I haven’t tried that at all. For me the yolk is my favorite! You could try it! I bet it would work.
Hi, Nick: Eggs are not a source of high cholesterol in the blood. That idea has been thoroughly debunked. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/expert-answers/cholesterol/faq-20058468. Enjoy your egg bites with confidence.
Thanks, Maria! I happened to revisit the recipe and saw your suggestion. No need for a second opinion when the doctor tells you what you want to hear, right?
You might want to do some research. Contrary to what we’ve been told for years, eggs are nutrient dense and most of those nutrients are in the yolk. Enjoy them in good health!
I make these often for other people and play with the eggs. Today I made 4 sets, each a different flavor, but used two XL eggs and 1/2 cup egg white for a cholestral concious friend, then followed the formula of 1/4 cup cottage cheese blended, 1/2 cup cheese and a generous 1/2 cup other stuff.
My combos were salmon/asparagus with gruyere , turkey sausage w/roasted red bell pepper with jack cheese, spinach, mushroom and caramelized onion with cheddar and , broccoli, ham and swiss.
Yum Mari! Sounds so good!
Could I add chopped potatoes in them? If yes how long would u cook for?
I would only add chopped potatoes if they are precooked or if they are thawed frozen hashbrowns.
FYI. For the Canadian cooks, you can find the egg bite moulds at Canadian Tire
Thank you for the tip!
Very good and perfectly cooked. I used grape tomatoes, a minced small red mini pepper, fresh cilantro and bacon bits. Next time will add the individual ingredients to each egg bite separately instead of stirring it in the egg mixture to ensure more even distribution of the ingredients. Place a paper towel on the plate before removing the cooked egg bites to absorb excess moisture.
I like your ideas Sharon!
I cooked for the amount of time listed but mine were still gooey in the middle! What did I do wrong? My add-ins were ham and spinach.
They were delicious, though!
Hi Dana, did you do a 5-10 minute NPR? What kind of egg bite pan do you have?
I have an 8 quart IP. Should I always be using extra liquid?
To come to pressure your going to need about 1.5 cups of liquid. But sometimes ingredients have liquid that comes off of them like chicken or mushrooms so you won’t need that much in those cases.
Can you do two egg molds at the same time?
Yes you can stack them on top of each other.
Once you out these in the InstaPot, do you leave these uncovered or use the egg mold cover when cooking?
you leave it uncovered
Where is egg mold ?
You can buy it on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-5252242-Official-Compatible/dp/B07WSRN21B/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3LYO47Y9DWGLG&keywords=egg+bite+molds+silicone+instant+pot&qid=1585204343&sprefix=egg+bite+mold%2Caps%2C361&sr=8-9
https://amzn.to/2xqGg2O
I have been making egg bites for two years. I do not have the molds and make them in small single serve jelly jars. I can put nine in my IP at a time. Cover with aluminum foil to cook. Set on STEAM for 8 minutes, 10 minutes NR then QR. Remove foil to cool, then screw on lid to store in refrigerator for up to a week. Remove lid, cover with paper towel, microwave one for 1 minute or two for 1 minute 30 seconds. Yum and so easy.
What is NR and QR?
https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/what-is-natural-pressure-release-and-quick-release/
NR is natural release and QR is quick release
good idea thanks for sharing!
What a FANTABULOUS idea 💡!!!
Thank you so much!! 🥳
Great idea!
Where do you get the mold?
Don’t need molds. See my post.
If you don’t have jelly jars or molds you have to buy one or the other. lol I’ve never even seen a single portion jelly jar.
Buy it on amazon. Search for egg bite mold.
amazon! https://amzn.to/2xqGg2O
Have you played around doing these is slow cooker? I have a smaller mold that fits in slow cooker, was designed for 3 qt. Instant Pot.
Oh wow, no I have not. I bet you could follow the recipe as written and cook in the slow cooker for 2-4 hours on low.
I make these every week to take to work for breakfast. I saute peppers, onions, garlic and mushrooms.
Add in S&P, canadian bacon and cheese. MW for 30 seconds per bite (1 minute for two). Also freezes well for a month or so.
oops….MW after they have cooked in the instant pot. 🙂
What is MW?
microwave
Yum yours sound terrific Linda!
Linda – you don’t use milk?? I am lactose intolerant. I have found a wonderful cheese substitute but not for milk. I would be so excited if your recipe DOES NOT use milk!!!
What else can this mold be used for?
Suggestions?
TIA
You can use it to freeze small portions of leftovers & then just pop them out & into a ziploc freezer bag.
I make grits and freeze them in the tray, then pop them out into a zip bag. I use 1 or 2 for breakfast. I’ve seen recipes for muffins, brownies and even meatloaf in the mold!
Love that idea Laura!
Hi Paula, I will be using it for a few new recipes in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
I have made meatloaf bites and Martha White cake and cornbread bites in mine.
Pancake bites! Karen has a great recipe.
https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-pancake-bites/#comment-116289
Pancake bites, meatloaf bites – Karen has recipes for both!
I’ve made small meatloaf for my MIL when she was sick and not eating much. They were the perfect size.
We also did the eggs for her with protein powder added in since she wasn’t eating much.
Thanks for this one, Karen, but – lid on or off on the silicone mold?
Lid off is how I did it and it was great!
This recipe does not indicate what pressure to use. Should it be high?
Thank you.
Hi for me it’s always high 🙂
These are great for breakfast on the run. Easy, tasty. Make ahead and they are ready when needed
Yep totally!!