Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast

Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites

Prep 10 mins
Total 36 mins

Medium
Serves 6

These bacon and gruyere egg bites are an easy and delicious grab and go breakfast!

TIP: Not a meat eater? Sauté your favorite vegetables such as peppers, broccoli, or onions instead of bacon for a meat free option.

Compatible with

Ninja® Foodi™ 8-qt. 9-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer
Recipes

Contains Milk/Dairy

Cooking mode

Step-by-step instruction without your screen going to sleep

5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
salt
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
cooking spray
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chopped parsley, for garnish

Utensils

Medium Bowl
Whisk
Egg Mold

Step 1

Select SEAR/SAUTE and set temperature to high. Select START/STOP and let preheat for 5 minutes.
Step 2

Add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes in, or until the fat is rendered and bacon starts to brown. Transfer the bacon into a paper towel lined plate to drain. Wipe the pot clean of any remaining fat.
Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and sour cream until well combined. Fold in 3/4 cup of cheese and the bacon.
Step 4

Spray egg molds or Ninja silicone mold with the cooking spray. Ladle the egg mixture into each mold, filling them halfway.
Step 5

Pour the water in the pot. Carefully placed the egg molds in the pot. Assemble pressure lid, make sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
Step 6

Select PRESSURE and set to LO. Set time to 10 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 7

When pressure cooking is complete, natural release the pressure for 6 minutes, then quick release valve to the VENT position.
Step 8

Carefully remove the lid. Using mitts or a towel, carefully remove the egg molds. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese, then place the mold back into the pot. Close the crisping lid.
Step 9

Select AIR CRISP, set Temp to 490F, and set time to 5 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 10

Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the egg molds and set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Using a spoon, carefully remove the egg bites from the molds. Top with chopped parsley and serve immediately.