Instant Pot egg bite mold recipes (you can make so much more than eggs in Instant Pot silicone molds!) - Fab Everyday (2024)

FAQs

Can you stack egg bite molds in an Instant Pot? ›

Any of the similarly-shaped brands will work well. I prefer to use one mold at a time, since the egg bites tend to come out more evenly cooked and more nicely shaped that way. But you can also double the recipe and stack two molds on top of each other.

Stack the molds on top of each other and place on a trivet with handles. Pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot (1.5 cups for 8 quart). Lower the trivet into your Instant Pot. Cover the pot and lock the lid into place.

If your egg bites are wet, they are either undercooked, no cornstarch was added, or you may have included too many vegetables. Consider sauteeing veggie add-ins beforehand in order to release excess moisture. If adding tomatoes, try salting and draining them before adding them to the other ingredients.

While Instant Pot egg bites are delicious, egg bite mold recipes are actually very versatile, and can be used for tasty, individually-portioned lunches, sides, entrees, and desserts as well. Today I'm sharing my 13 favorite, tried-and-true silicone egg bites mold recipes… many of which go way beyond breakfast!

Crack an egg and slide it into the bowl of the poacher. Float the silicone egg poacher on the surface of the boiling water. Cover the pot and let it cook for four - six minutes depending on how firm you like your eggs. Remove the silicone egg poacher from the boiling water with a large slotted spoon.

Spray the wells of the Silicone Egg Bites Mold with oil. Then, crack a cold egg into each well and cover the mold with the lid. Add 1 cup (250 mL) water to the inner pot of the Deluxe Multi Cooker and place the filled mold on the cradle within the pot. Set to STEAM for 10 minutes.

Carefully transfer the pan of water holding the muffin tin full of eggs to the center shelf of the oven, and bake at 325ºF for 40 minutes, or until the tops of the egg bites look golden. The water bath and lower temperature will prevent the eggs from puffing up, so they won't shrivel as they cool later.

Aerosol nonstick spray is not recommended; it will create a sticky residue which is difficult to clean. The lid is not air fryer-, oven-, or microwave-safe. If using the mold in the oven, place on a cookie sheet for stability. Place on a flat surface when adding or removing food from the trays.

Why are my egg bites spongy? To ensure that your copycat Starbucks egg bites have the right texture, make sure you don't overmix the eggs and bake them for the proper cooking time at a low temperature (325° Fahrenheit).

In a hot oven, however, the eggs may puff up and have so much air inside the egg that – with a lack of other structural components – they deflate and collapse. It's a little bit like Goldilocks; you need to mix the eggs just right so there's enough air to make them fluffy, without over-whipping them so they deflate.

Why add cornstarch to egg bites? ›

Cornstarch: It binds the proteins together and absorbs the excess moisture from the veggies. Cornstarch also helps keep the custard in the egg bites from curdling and ensures you end up with a silky smooth texture! Kosher salt: You'll want to play around with the amount of kosher salt depending on the mix-ins you add.

Plus, they're packed with protein and flavorful veggies for an energizing start to the morning. The recipe is loosely inspired by the famous bacon and Gruyère Starbucks egg bites. They're known for their velvety texture, which Starbucks says comes from cooking them using the French sous vide technique.

Food-grade silicone is considered safe for baking and cooking below the temperature of 428 degrees Fahrenheit. When used at appropriate temperatures and in ways listed by the manufacturer, silicone remains inert and is not expected to leach into food.

Yes, food-grade silicone is safe for food. The FDA has approved food-grade silicone for use in a variety of kitchen products, including baking molds, cupcake liners, ice cube trays, food storage bags, and reusable straws.

The biggest advantage of the baking molds is that they are made of a non-stick silicone material. As a result, they do not have to be greased to release the baked goods from the molds.