Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites

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Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites are high-protein egg bites made with eggs, cottage cheese, crispy bacon, and Gruyère cheese in the Instant Pot. They work well for meal prep breakfasts, grab-and-go mornings, and high-protein snacks. The blended egg mixture cooks into a soft, creamy texture similar to coffee shop egg bites.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Instant Pot
Silicone Egg Molds
Blender
Trivet (Steam Rack)

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1 ¼ cups cottage cheese
4 ounces Gruyere cheese one cup shredded
½ pound bacon cooked and crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
cooking spray
1 cup of water for the Instant Pot

Instructions

Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces. Shred the Gruyere cheese.
In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, Gruyere cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Spray the two silicone egg molds with cooking spray. Evenly distribute the crumbled bacon into each mold. Pour the egg mixture into each mold, filling them almost to the top.
Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Place the trivet (or steam rack) in the bottom of the pot. Carefully stack the silicone molds on the trivet, offsetting them to ensure proper airflow.
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Select "High Pressure" and set the timer for 10 minutes.
Once the cooking time is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the silicone molds from the Instant Pot. Let the egg bites cool for a few minutes before removing them from the molds. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

Cooking Notes

Blending the egg mixture thoroughly helps create a smoother and lighter texture. Allowing a short natural pressure release keeps the egg bites from becoming rubbery after cooking.

Tips for Best Results:

Blend the eggs until completely smooth before filling the molds.
Spray the silicone molds well so the egg bites release easily.
Do not overfill the molds, or the egg mixture may spill while cooking.
Allow the egg bites to cool slightly before removing from the molds.

How to Know It’s Ready:

The egg bites should feel set in the center while still looking soft and slightly puffed.

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