Instant Pot Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat)

Name: Instant Pot Egg Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; ¼ cup whole milk; 2 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled); ⅛ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp pepper; ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated); ¼ tsp ground mustard

Light and fluffy, these amazing Instant Pot egg bites, come together in only a couple of minutes and are packed with bacon and protein.

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Want to surprise your family with a tasty new breakfast dish? Then you have to try our amazing Instant Pot egg bite recipe. This Starbucks copycat egg bites recipe has the perfect texture just like Starbucks sous vide egg bites! Not only are these fluffy and mouth watering bacon and egg muffins ready in less than 20 minutes.

Perfectly seasoned eggs combined with cheddar cheese and bacon make a super yummy protein-rich, gluten free, low-calorie and low-carb breakfast treat or snack. You can easily customize egg bites by using different mix-ins, such as mushrooms, cooked sausage or smoked salmon.

Egg bites in a silicone mold inside an instant pot.

Even though they are a little more fuss, you can also cook copycat Starbucks egg bites recipe in an air fryer. For detailed instructions check out our Air Fryer Egg Bites post.

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WHAT IS AN EGG BITE?

Egg bites are whipped up eggs, flavored with spices and add-ins like cheese, spinach, bell pepper, mushrooms or bacon. They are crustless, cooked in bite sized molds in the air fryer or Instant Pot and come out incredibly light, flavorful and airy, much like a soufflé.

❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS INSTANT POT EGG BITE RECIPE

✔️ Egg bites are fluffy, airy and the perfect hand held breakfast.

✔️ They take just 5 minutes to prepare and cook quickly.

✔️ These yummy egg snacks are gluten free, keto friendly, low-calorie and low-carb.

✔️ You can easily vary the mix-ins to satisfy everyone’s taste.

Instant pot egg bites on a white oval plate.

INGREDIENTS

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for mini bacon omelettes, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

You may have all of these Instant Pot egg bite ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

Eggs
Milk: Whole milk works great in this recipe.
Bacon: You can use bacon cooked in a pan, air fryer or oven.
Salt
Pepper
Cheddar Cheese: We used sharp cheddar with this recipe, but Monterey Jack cheese or Gruyere cheese would also be great choices.
Ground Mustard

VARIATIONS: Try Different Add-ins!

Instead of bacon, you can add other mix-ins to your egg bites. We also love:

spinach and red bell pepper
kale and ham
cooked breakfast sausage
mushrooms and green onions
crumbled up feta cheese and olives
smoked salmon and chives.

It is important that you don’t add too many add-ins into your egg bites or they will not stay together well. Add-ins that increase moisture may need to be cooked slightly longer.

INSTRUCTIONS

This section shows how to cook bacon egg muffins in the Instant Pot, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, nutritional information, to print the recipe or to have the recipe scaled to double or triple, see the recipe card below.

PREPARE: Lightly grease a silicone egg bite mold with cooking spray. (link is an affiliate link)

🔴 TIP: We highly recommend using a silicone mold, as these cook up the eggs perfectly and make them easy to remove once cooked. You could also use silicone a muffin pan. Or we’d recommend placing a medium sized round cake pan (baking dish) and fill with individual silicone muffin cups. A muffin tin won’t work in this Instant Pot recipe.

Eggs and cheese and spices in a food processor.

BLEND EGGS: In a blender or food processor, blend eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper and ground mustard. Blend until smooth.

🔴 TIP: Don’t skip blending your egg mixture in a blender or food processor, whisking eggs and cheese by hand is tempting but blending creates a very fluffy egg bite that’s spongy and moist.

Bacon in the bottom of a silicone egg bite mold.

Silicone egg mold full of eggs and bacon.

FILL CUPS: Put some bacon bits into the bottom of each egg cup. Pour eggs into egg cups. Leave a little space at the top of each cup.

🔴 TIP: Do not overstuff your egg bites, adding too many mix-ins will make the egg bites fall apart.

covered, uncooked egg bites in an instant pot

COVER: Cover silicone egg mold with a silicone lid or loosely tent with foil.

COOK: Lock and seal the Instant Pot. Cook for 8 minutes with a 5-10 minute natural release.

🔴 TIP: Be careful, changing the ratios of egg/milk/cheese/add-ins can change the consistency of the egg bites and change cooking time.

Eggs in a silicone mold in an instant pot.

SERVE: Release the pressure and remove eggs from the Instant Pot. Remove egg bites from the silicone mold and serve.

🔴 TIP: Optional garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or freshly grated cheese as soon as you remove the egg bites from the mold.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Instant Pot – With the Instant Pot, your bacon and egg muffins are going to be done in less than 20 minutes. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, check out our instructions on how to make this recipe in an air fryer.

Silicone egg bite mold with lid – These cook up the eggs perfectly and make them easy to remove once cooked.

Blender or Food processor – Blending your eggs will make sure your egg bites turn out spongy and moist.

HOW TO MAKE MINI EGG BITES IN AN AIR FRYER

Egg bites also cook very well in an air fryer. They are prepped in only five minutes but take a bit longer to cook. For more information on air fryer egg bites and a detailed recipe follow this link:

AIR FRYER EGG BITES

⚠️ TIPS FOR THE STARBUCKS COPYCAT EGG BITES

Follow these tips to make the best bacon egg bites that taste like sous vide egg bites but are cooked in an Instant Pot.

✔️ Use a silicone mold for egg bites. These cook up the eggs perfectly and make them easy to remove once cooked.

✔️ Blend your egg mixture. Whisking eggs and cheese by hand is tempting but blending in a blender or food processor creates a very fluffy egg bite that’s spongy and moist.

✔️ Do not add too many fillings. Too many add-ins will make the egg bites fall apart.

✔️ Cover with a silicone lid or foil. Plastic lids will melt. Covering prevents the condensation drips from falling into the eggs.

✔️ Allow natural release time. 5-10 minutes of natural release time will help the eggs complete cooking.

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: Let your Instant Pot egg bites cool completely. Store them in an airtight container or ziptop bag in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze: Egg bites can also be frozen in an airtight, freezer safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Let your egg bites defrost in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight. They can easily be reheated in the microwave or air fryer at 340ºF for 1-2 minutes.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH EGG BITES

Serve these flavorful mini omelettes with a healthy side dish, such as our incredibly tasty Italian Salad for a light lunch.

Instant Pot egg bites also make a great addition to a brunch or breakfast table. Serve them with avocado slices or toast, Breakfast Biscuit Bites, Egg Salad Sandwiches, fresh fruit and our super yummy Raspberry Lemon Bread.

MORE EGG RECIPES

If you love love Instant Pot egg bites you’ll enjoy German Oven Pancakes, Breakfast Biscuit Bites, Egg Salad Sandwiches or Hard Boiled Eggs:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking bacon egg bites.

Can I cook my egg bites uncovered?

It is possible to cook your egg bites uncovered, but we do not recommend it for the Instant Pot method. A silicone lid or foil will protect your egg bites from condensation dripping down from the Instant Pot’s lid. Do not use a plastic cover for the egg cup mold, even if it came with the mold. It is only meant to be used for storage and will melt in the Instant Pot.

What can I do if my egg bites are runny?

Put your runny egg bites back into the Instant Pot and pressure cook them for an additional 2-3 minutes. If you add a lot of mix-ins, the egg bites will need longer to set. It is also very important to get most of the moisture out of your add-ins to make sure the egg bites will set properly.

Are egg bites healthy?

Egg bites are definitely a healthy snack or breakfast choice. They are low-carb, low-calorie and packed with nutritious veggies and protein.

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