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Creamy Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe Easy Starbucks Copycat at Home

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This recipe recreates Starbucks’ famous creamy, fluffy egg bites using an Instant Pot, delivering a silky texture and rich taste with simple ingredients perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, full-fat
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
  • Optional: 1/4 cup sautéed spinach
  • Optional: 1/4 cup diced bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of water into the Instant Pot inner pot and place the trivet or steaming rack inside.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine 6 large eggs, 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Blend for about 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold in any optional add-ins like chopped bacon, spinach, or bell peppers.
  5. Lightly grease silicone egg bite molds or ramekins and pour the mixture evenly into 6 molds, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Cover each mold tightly with aluminum foil to prevent condensation.
  7. Place the molds on the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set the valve to ‘Sealing.’
  8. Select ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  9. Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  10. Remove the molds carefully and let the egg bites cool for 5 minutes before unmolding.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for the smoothest texture. Cover molds tightly with foil to prevent condensation. Natural pressure release is key to avoid rubbery texture. Room temperature eggs blend better and cook more evenly. You can prep the mixture the night before and refrigerate. Adjust cooking time by a minute if egg bites come out too firm.

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