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Instant Pot Egg Bites with Cheddar and Sausage

Whip up a batch of these cheesy sausage instant pot egg bites in just 5 minutes! Egg bites will be your new favorite go-to breakfast. They are so easy to make and come out tasting great every time. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pre-cooked breakfast sausage links sliced
  • 4 tablespoons sharp cheddar divided
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  • Spray four silicone muffin cups with cooking spray and set aside. 
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
  • Evenly distribute the egg mixture into the four muffin cups.
  • Evenly divide sausage and drop into the egg mixture.
  • Top each with 1/2 tablespoon cheddar cheese. 
  • Pour water into the Instant Pot.
  • Place a trivet in the Instant Pot.
  • Place the filled muffin cups inside of a (7-inch) cake pan. Top the pan with a paper towel and a piece of foil crimped around the edges of the pan.
  • Make a foil sling and carefully lower the cake pan down onto the trivet.
  • Close the lid and set the pressure release to sealing.
  • Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust cook time to 5 minutes. 
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 2 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.
  • Remove the foil from the top of the muffin cups and than carefully remove the egg muffins. 
  • Enjoy immediately and refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

How to freeze instant pot egg bites:
  1. Let cool.
  2. Wrap tightly with a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil.
  3. Store in a freezer-friendly container or bag.
  4. To reheat, unwrap and cook for 90 seconds and 50% power.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 395mg | Sugar: 1g