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Instant Pot Egg Bites (Feta Cheese & Red Pepper)

October 21, 2018 By Jill Selkowitz / 28 Comments Updated August 15, 2019 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Instant Pot Egg Bites are velvety smooth, light and creamy. Feta cheese, oregano and red pepper give these Starbucks inspired Egg Bites a Greek flair. Pressure Cooker Egg Bites are keto and low carb.

Instant Pot Egg Bites Greek Style

Instant Pot Egg Bites Greek Style

The rage of Starbucks inspired egg bites is astounding!

Soft pillows of velvety and cheesy little morsels cook up quickly in the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.

My original Starbucks Sous Vide Bacon and Jarlsberg Egg Bites were a huge hit.

While the best method for making egg bites is using the Instant Pot Sous Vide Circulator, many people wanted a quick fix. So, I converted my sous vide recipe to an Instant Pot method using egg bite trays. The crowds went wild.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Egg Bites

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Egg Bites

As my Pressure Cooker Mini Mushroom Quiche Egg Bites recipe is so popular, I thought it time to make another Instant Pot Egg Bites recipe.

Unlike Starbucks Egg Whites Red Pepper Egg Bites, these Instant Pot Egg Bites are made with the whole egg.

Taking a page from my incredibly delicious Air Fryer Greek Feta Psiti recipe and of course not wanting to do the same old copycat egg bite recipe like a zillion other bloggers, I created my own new and unique Instant Pot Egg Bites with a Greek flair.

Trendsetting suits me better. 🙂

 

No Need to Mince the Veggies

No Need to Mince the Veggies

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  • What are Instant Pot Egg Bites?
  • How to Make Instant Pot Egg Bites.
  • Tips and Tricks for Instant Pot Egg Bites.
  • Instant Pot Greek Egg Bites with Feta & Peppers

What are Instant Pot Egg Bites?

  • Instant Pot Egg Bites are soft, pillowy individual bite-sized clouds of scrambled eggs mixed with seasonings, cheese and/or meat.
  • The texture is velvety smooth and light, like meringue.
  • Instant Pot Egg Bites get their texture from the whipping up of the eggs and cheese, until they become very frothy.
  • Egg Bites in the Instant Pot are cooked under pressure, not by sous vide.
  • Instant Pot Egg Bites were inspired by Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites.

 

Whipped and Frothy Eggs in Blender

Whipped and Frothy Eggs in Blender

This new Instant Pot Ace 60 Blender is a very nice machine and for under $100, you can’t beat it really.

Check out my video and blog post about the Instant Pot Ace 60 Blender, where I make Instant Pot Blender Root Vegetables Soup.

How to Make Instant Pot Egg Bites.

  • Use a good blender to whip up the eggs and cheese until frothy.
  • Very lightly grease the wells of the silicone egg bite tray.
  • Cover egg bite trays, so that the steam from the water will not get inside the wells.
  • Use the proper mode and timing shown below on the recipe card.

Have you tried my Instant Pot Egg Frittata or my Instant Pot Frosted Egg Cupcakes?

 

Fill the Egg Bites Tray

Fill the Egg Bites Tray

I tried several different modes and timing for Instant Pot Bit Egg Bites.

After many different tests and way too many eggs consumed, I found the perfect method to velvety, smooth and fluffy Instant Pot Egg Bites.

Interestingly enough, the most used timing and steam method that I have seen on many other on-line egg bites recipes, is not what I found to give the best results.

Tips and Tricks for Instant Pot Egg Bites.

  1. Use fresh cheese from a block, not the preshredded stuff in bags.
  2. Whip the ingredients until very frothy.
  3. For a more authentic Greek flavor, use extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Start with a minimal amount of hot sauce, as you can always add more after cooking.
  5. Use the cover of the egg bite trays, rather than foil.
  6. The best egg bite trays I have found are these egg bite trays with attached handle AND attached trivet. If you get these, it eliminates the need to use a metal trivet.

If you want the egg bite trays I use, here is the link. Egg Bite Tray with Attached Trivet/Handle. This egg bite tray is a bit larger than some others, which I found was a plus.

**** Since posting this recipe, I have used the Hatrigo Egg Bite molds and I really like them. The bites are ready a bit faster.
If you want to try some, click the link above to buy. I LOVE this set so much! They are also a bit larger than the standard and perfect for this recipe.****

Instant Pot Greek Egg Bites with Feta & Peppers

Instant Pot Greek Egg Bites with Feta & Peppers

More Instant Pot Egg Recipes to Make

  • Pressure Cooker Low Carb Mini Mushroom Quiche Egg Bites
  • Instant Pot Bacon and Jarlsberg Egg Bites (Starbucks)
  • Instant Pot Poached Eggs (Pressure Cooker)
  • Instant Pot Eggs Benedict (w/IP Hollandaise Sauce)

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Instant Pot DUO Plus, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
  • Instant Pot Ace 60 Blender
  • J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef’s Knife
  • Gravity Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder
  • Olive Oil Sprayer / Mister for Cooking
  • My FANTASTIC Teak Cutting & Charcuterie Board & Compartments
  • 2.5 ounce Silicone Egg Bites Tray with Attached Handle and Trivet or
  • Cake Pan with Egg Bite Molds Set

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Instant Pot Red Pepper Egg Bites

Instant Pot Greek Egg Bites with Feta & Peppers

5 from 9 votes
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Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: American, Greek, Keto, Low Carb
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Pressure Release: 5 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 7 pieces
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 1/16 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sambal Oelek Ground Chili Paste (or other hot sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 ounces Red Bell Pepper seeds removed/quartered
  • 2 stalks Scallions cut in half

Tools

  • 1 2.5 oz Silicone "Egg Bites" Mold greased
US Customary - Metric

Recommended Products

Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
7 Inch Stainless Steel Cake Push Pan

Instructions

  • Very lightly use extra virgin olive oil to grease egg bite tray.
  • Add eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack, feta, salt, pepper, oregano and hot sauce to blender and blend until frothy.
  • Add chopped bell pepper and scallions and pulse for a second, just to combine.
  • Pour egg mixture evenly among egg bite tray. Place silicone lid on top of egg bite tray. If you don't have a fitted top, cover tightly with foil.
  • Place 1.5 cups of water into cooking pot and place a trivet on top. [If you have these cool egg bite trays, you won't need a trivet or sling and you can place the egg bite tray(s) directly into the cooking pot without issue!!!]
  • Lower egg bite tray into cooking pot. If your egg bite tray does not have an attached trivet, lower trivetless egg bite tray on top of metal trivet.
  • Lock on lid and close pressure valve.  Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. When beep sounds, wait 5 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.
  • Remove lid and serve right away with a dash of hot sauce, if desired.

Notes

I strongly suggest getting these egg bite trays, as they have an attached trivet and handle, which makes life easier. Plus the silicone lid fits on the egg bite tray nicely and if you have a recipe which needs to rise, the silicone lid will stretch and allow for rising.
If using the Hatrigo Egg Bite Molds, subtract one minute cook time.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Greek Egg Bites with Feta & Peppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 366mg16%
Potassium 88mg3%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 570IU11%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Instant Pot Feta Cheese & Red Pepper Egg Bites ~ Low Carb

Instant Pot Feta Cheese & Red Pepper Egg Bites ~ Low Carb

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Hi, I'm Jill. I'm a mom to Tonkinese cats and enjoy sharing restaurant quality meals, easily made at home. With my easy step by step photos and directions, new cooks will be able to follow along and cook like rock stars.

Comments

  1. DavetteB says

    November 4, 2022 at 7:28 pm

    My IP doesn’t have a ‘high’ setting; it does have the Meat, Egg, Soup, Cake, and Rice and Grain settings. What would be the equivalent of ‘High’?

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      January 17, 2023 at 3:34 pm

      All instant pots have high pressure. Jill

      Reply
  2. Marion says

    December 10, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    Jill, I purchased the double egg bite molds. confused if you lay the silicone lids loosely on top, or snapped closed? I have the duo Evo Plus IP. Read some use the steam option. Does it make a difference? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      December 11, 2019 at 4:33 am

      All those directions are on the recipe card. Jill

      Reply
  3. Sherry says

    July 24, 2019 at 2:49 am

    5 stars
    So easy to make and very creamy. These will definitely go into rotation.

    Reply
  4. Jacklyn F says

    July 19, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    I made these in a 6 quart pot and used
    Cake Push Pan with Handle and Mini Cups for Egg Bites Molds
    and it took a lot longer to cook these than stated, but they tasted incredible, thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      July 19, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks, Jacklyn. Jill

      Reply
  5. Pat says

    March 22, 2019 at 5:30 am

    5 stars
    Another home run!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      March 25, 2019 at 10:23 am

      Thanks, Pat. Jill

      Reply
  6. Michelle soll says

    February 24, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    Would this egg tray work for mini lava cakes?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      February 25, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Yes, they would and in fact, I have a recipe for the mini cakes, which I have not yet posted. Jill

      Reply
  7. Beverly says

    February 24, 2019 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    Has anyone tried doubling this recipe and stacking 2 silicone egg trays in the IP? Would the cooking time need to be modified? I purchased the integrated trays with base and handle as recommended in this recipe.

    Reply
  8. Katie says

    January 28, 2019 at 11:48 am

    Approximately how much bell pepper yields 2 ounces?

    Reply
  9. Brent says

    January 17, 2019 at 6:25 am

    Jill, how many of these egg molds will fit in a 6 qt pot such as the instant pot duo? I’d like to cook multiples and freeze, maximizing the batch size.

    Thanks,

    Brent

    Reply
    • Jill says

      January 17, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      Brent, you could definitely fit two. I’ve never done more, but my guess is that three will fit. Did you see the new egg bite molds I posted on my FB Page? Those are nice and I believe three will fit comfortably since a trivet isn’t necessary with these new ones. Jill

      Reply
  10. Kellie says

    January 8, 2019 at 7:58 am

    Are you saying that you used the plastic lid that came with the silicone molds in the Instant Pot while they cooked? Completely sealed?

    Reply
  11. Polymathamy says

    January 7, 2019 at 6:29 am

    How do you recommend keeping and reheating leftovers?

    Reply
  12. Anita says

    January 6, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing flavor, quick and easy to prepare.

    I did not have cottage cheese on hand, so I used ricotta. The bites came out a bit on the creamy side, but after a bit of sitting, did still hold together.

    Yummy!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      January 6, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      That is great, creamy is good. Thank you. Jill

      Reply
  13. Pw says

    December 30, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    Is it possible to use cheddar cheese rather than feta. My palette just cannon do feta. Very very picky cheese eater. Basically cheddar and motserella is it… Thank you

    Reply
  14. Bill says

    December 21, 2018 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    OK, so these sound like they’ll be delicious.

    Reply
  15. pat cassidy says

    December 17, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    5 stars
    I love egg bites, I have one every morning with a bowl of your yogurt. I have made many varieties. I use the white ramekins. I also spray the tin foil that will touch the egg so it doesn’t stick. I love your recipes. I almost exclusively use your recipes because they are tried and true. I have converted my daughter to your recipes to!!!! I kept telling her, and she has finally listened. Thanks for all the time you put in to this site.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      December 18, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Pat. Thank you so much. This is very wonderful to hear. Thank you for taking the time to write this. You have made my day. Fondly, Jill

      Reply
  16. Sarah says

    November 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    If I want to double the recipe and use 2x molds, should I increase the cooking time or keep it the same?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 23, 2018 at 2:00 am

      Cook time is the same. Jill

      Reply
  17. Sharon says

    November 14, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    5 stars
    I made 50 of them and froze them. When I am ready to serve them for my company how many and how long would you suggest in the microwave? I purchased your cookbook and love everything I have tried so far. Great job with it.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 15, 2018 at 3:58 am

      Thank you, Sharon. Microwaves have different power levels and I suggest starting with 10-15 seconds. Jill

      Reply
  18. Robert Smith says

    October 27, 2018 at 4:24 am

    5 stars
    it’s very useful.

    Reply

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