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Sous Vide Pressure Cooker Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese

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Try this high protein egg bites instant pot recipe for a fast, healthy breakfast better than Starbucks. Ready in just minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 129
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheese use cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Veggies
  • ½ cup chopped sweet bell peppers
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • ¼ cup chopped spinach

Method
 

Prepare Egg Mixture
  1. Combine eggs, cottage cheese, seasoning, and milk in a mixer or blender and blend until well incorporated.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl, add shredded cheese and half of the vegetables, and whisk gently to combine.
How To Make Air Fryer Egg Bites
  1. Coat silicone molds with oil spray and fill each three-quarters full with the egg mixture to allow for expansion during cooking.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining vegetables over the top of the mixture.
  3. Bake the egg bites at 300°F for 12–15 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove promptly from the heat and serve warm.
How To Make Instant Pot Egg Bites
  1. Pour 1.5 cups of cold water into the pressure cooker's inner pot and place a trivet inside.
  2. Divide the egg batter evenly into the molds, filling each three-quarters full, then cover tightly with foil and place on the trivet.
  3. Close the lid, set the vent to the sealing position, and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural pressure release.
  4. Remove the mold from the pot, let rest for 2–5 minutes, then remove the foil and invert onto a plate to release the egg bites.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSodium: 183mg

Notes

Cooking time might vary slightly depending upon the size of mold and brand of the air-fryer.
Do not use the plastic cover that comes with the silicone molds in the air fryer.
Only fill ¾ of the egg mold with ingredients.  Eggs will expand and rise upon cooking.  So leave some space on top.
To avoid spillage,  I recommend you place the silicone molds in the air fryer before pouring in the egg mixture. This way you don’t have to move the filled cups.
Whisk the eggs until the yolks are separated.  You should see no bits of white or yolk.
Use cooked veggies or  quickly make them in the microwave for a minute before adding to the egg mixture. Raw veggies don't cook properly in egg mixture.
This recipe works best at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. We have tested it on several different temperatures but anything higher than 300 degrees caused the eggs to brown much too quickly on top.
Don’t add too many mix-ins or the egg bites won’t hold together.