Instant Pot Egg Bites

These adorable breakfast treats are delicious, easy and fun to make!

Basic recipe:                                                   

4 eggs                                                                   

½ cup Ricotta cheese                                           

¼ cup heavy cream                                                       

1 teaspoon onion powder                                     

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes                               

¼ teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika

Optional additions (no more than 2):

¼ cup chopped red bell pepper

¼ cup chopped scallions

¼ cup cooked bacon, crumbled

¼ cup chopped ham

¼ grated Gruyère cheese

1. Brush the silicone egg bite molds with olive oil, or use butter, or non-stick spray.  Set aside.
2. In blender combine all ingredients except the optional additions.  Blend for one minute.  Pour into mold dividing evenly into the seven wells.  Add your chosen fillings, no more than two, or the wells might overflow.  
3. Cover with mold lids, or with aluminum foil.  Oil the inside of the lid or foil so that it doesn't stick to the top of the egg bites.
4. Pour 1 cup of water on the bottom of the Instant Pot.  Place trivet inside, then mold on top.
5. Pressure cook for 10 minutes.  Allow the pressure to release for 10 additional minutes.  Remove from pot, and invert onto a plate.  Then, gently turn right side up.  The egg bites can look a bit pale, so dress them up with scallions, chives, or any herbs you have on hand, or additional chopped red bell peppers.

Servings:  2-3 (2 molds can fit easily in a 6-quart Instant Pot, so you can make more at one time).

Easy-peasy.  Enjoy!