Instant Pot Egg Bites: Cottage Cheese Substitute & Mold Covering Tips

[hhodgson]

@andyroush depends upon family size. Just two of us, I have both a 6 and 8 quart. I find I usually use the 6 quart. I definitely recommend the Instant Pot brand. I bought the 8 quart so that I could get the air fryer but I seldom use it.

 

[murphreej]

@andyroush Insta pot brand is the most popular and very good.

 

[davidmann1987]

Never used cottage cheese in my egg bites. And yes, use the covers.

 

[joanr65]

Same here. I’ve never used cottage cheese and, yes, definitely use the covers.

 

[mulanger]

I never use cottage cheese in my egg bites. This looks like a great set. Silicone lids can be used in your pot. I also make mini meat loaf in mine and freeze them. I just don’t cook them with BBQ sauce on top. I put that on when they are reheated for the moisture!

 

[annsmooch]

@mulanger Do you mind sharing : How long do you pressure cook the mini meatloaves? QR? NPR? I’d like to try. TIA

 

[mulanger]

@annsmooch 25 minutes on high. Quick release when done. I stack two molds for a pound of ground beef.

 

[annsmooch]

@mulanger Thanks!!

 

[mulanger]

@annsmooch you are welcome! Enjoy!!

 

[nolongerdivided]

I think the cottage cheese just lends to the creaminess off the egg bite. You don’t taste it at all.

 

[mainliner]

fwiw i'v found this recipe gets the closest to starbucks bacon & gruyère egg bites, if you like those. it does call for cottage cheese and I haven't tried to substitute it: https://www.onceuponachef.com/.../bacon-gruyere-egg-bites... (there's some instructions in the comments for doing them in an instant pot, and though the recipe warns against using silicon molds they work great for me)

 

[rai1234]

My kids hate cottage cheese, but they don’t know it’s in the egg bites. Recipe I use leverages a blender to basically purée it with the eggs and Greek yogurt, so it’s all about a smooth texture and protein bump.

 

[fishinwithjesus]

@rai1234 can you share your recipe?

 

[rai1234]

Healthy Egg Bites Recipe

These Healthy Egg Bites are delicious and easy to make in your Instant Pot! Save money by making these Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites at home. Instead of heavy creams and cheeses, these are made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.

mycrazygoodlife.com

 

[rai1234]

I will do crumbled bacon OR chopped ham & green onion OR chorizo & peppers OR sausage & poblanos/onions OR roasted red peppers & basil.My kids are not huge fans of the sun-dried tomatoes. I will use shredded cheddar or smoked Gouda or jakepeno Jack. Basically you can do whatever you want or make multiple kinds. I do 2 batches of 2 sets at a time. I use foil over the top instead of the lids. And I use the original trivet for the bottom set with a hard-boiled egg trivet over it as the platform for the second set. Once done, I squeeze each pod from the bottom, then invert onto a paper towel lined plate to cool.

 

[wallnutbob]

My molds like this leak, could never figure out a way to make them work

 

[mint3]

@wallnutbob That's too bad! Do they leak out of the top and go over the edge? Is that what you mean?

 

[mainliner]

@mint3 if so, you have to fill these about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way because the eggs will expand when cooked

 

[mint3]

@mainliner I know, I make them all the time and I fill mine 2/3 of the way full. Then I put the lids on, stack them and they come out perfect.

 

[crl]

I like cottage cheese, but have never used it in egg bites. I just use milk and eggs. I suppose you could use water, but milk just seems more right