This Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole tastes delicious and looks elegant enough to serve at any holiday breakfast or brunch. Also, it’s a filling recipe chock full of cheese, eggs, veggies, and bacon.
A few months ago I found this Chrysanthemum silicone cake mold on Amazon. And, I knew it would be perfect to make an Instant Pot recipe in it.
Of course, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to use the silicone mold to make an Instant Pot dessert or something else.
Sadly, I had the green cake mold sitting on my office shelf for weeks before I decided to use it. Something about that flower shaped mold kept reminding me of Christmas!
I kept thinking about different recipes I could make when it finally dawned on me that a breakfast frittata casserole or crustless quiche would be perfect.
So, I decided to use the mold to make a breakfast casserole! I made sure I added green and red bell peppers to my casserole for some color.
The colors from the veggies made the egg casserole look bright and festive. I kept thinking it would be lovely for a winter bridal brunch, too.
Whether you choose to serve this egg casserole for the holidays or for another celebration I hope you enjoy it as much as my family.
My husband didn’t even let the casserole cool down before he started eating it. Which surprised me that my husband loved the cheesy egg breakfast so much.
Usually he will only eat eggs sunny side up and not baked in any sort of casserole. I’ll have to admit it made me happy that my husband enjoyed this recipe.
What’s in the Instant Pot Breakfast casserole
- Eggs
- Shredded Cheese
- Red Bell Peppers
- Green Bell Peppers
- Onions
- Cheese
- Milk
- Bacon Bits
- Salt
- Pepper
- Water
How to Make AN Easy Breakfast Casserole
This easy and quick casserole is the perfect Instant Pot dump breakfast! Dump it, turn it on, and go about your business …LOL!
So how to make it? First, crack 8 eggs open in a medium bowl.
Second, add your seasoning and milk. Whisk, whisk, whisk! Next, pour in your cheese, onions, bell peppers, and bacon bits. Whisk a little more.
Third, place the trivet in the inner pot. Add water ( 1 cup for a 6 qt. Instant Pot or 1 1/2 cups for an 8 qt. Instant Pot like I have). Next, spray your silicone mold with non-stick cooking spray.
Fourth, put the silicone mold on the trivet. Pour the egg mixture into the mold. Next, put your lid on the Instant Pot and turn the knob to the sealing position. Then press the manual button and set for 18 minutes.
Once, cook time has elapsed turn the knob to venting. After the valve goes down carefully open the lid and remove the trivet and egg casserole, using oven mitts.
Note- If you do not have a trivet with handles I suggest making a sling out of aluminum foil.
Last but not least, let the casserole sit in the silicone mold for a few minutes before turning it over on a plate or serving tray.
Doesn’t the egg casserole look pretty? All it needs now is a big bow made out of red or green bell peppers like the bell pepper bow I made for my Chicken Strip Wreath.
I think this egg and cheese casserole is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas brunch!
Heck! It’s even excellent for New Years Day breakfast! If you like this egg breakfast recipe you should check out my other breakfast casserole.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Grinch Cinnamon Rolls
- Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
- Cinnamon Rolls on a Stick
- Breakfast Yogurt Boats
- Pancake Kabobs
more Instant Pot Recipes
- Little Smokies With Grape Jelly
- Pasta and Meatballs
- Instant Pot Ribs
- Cajun Whole Chicken
- Mac and Cheese
- Turkey Breast
- Corn on the Cob
- Instant Pot Ham
- Sweet Potatoes
Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole
This Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole tastes delicious and looks elegant enough to serve at any holiday breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup shredded cheese
- 1/3 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup onion, diced
- 1/3 cup milk or whipping cream
- 1/3 cup bacon bits
- salt & pepper, to your liking
Instructions
- In a medium bowl crack 8 eggs.
- Add your seasoning and milk. Whisk then pour in your cheese, onions, bell peppers, and bacon bits. Whisk a little more.
- Place the trivet in the inner pot. Add water (1 cup for a 6 qt. or 1 1/2 cups for an 8 qt).
- Spray the silicone mold with non-stick cooking spray and place it on top of the trivet..
- Pour the egg mixture into the mold. Next, put the lid on and turn knob to the sealing position.Then press the manual button and set for 18 minutes.
- Once, cook time has elapsed turn the knob to venting. After the valve goes down carefully open the lid and remove the trivet and egg casserole,using oven mitts.
- Let the casserole sit in the silicone mold for a few minutes, before turning it over on a plate or serving tray.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- After trail and I error I suggest covering the casserole with aluminum foil before closing the lid.
- If you do not have a trivet with handles make a sling out of foil and place the mold on top of it to make it easier to remove the casserole from the Instant Pot.Â
- You can add any seasoning you like to this recipe. We used salt and pepper. Next time I’ll add some garlic powder too. And, maybe some Cajun seasoning.
- And, of course you could use cooked and crumbled bacon or chopped ham pieces instead of bacon bits.
- Â If you like your eggs a little spicy serve with Pico de gallo or salsa.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 275Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 391mgSodium: 456mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 19g
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Kay Hugghins says
I saw this recipe MONTHS ago and promptly ordered the mold from Amazon. It took almost 4 months to get here! I made this recipe on Father’s Day for my husband. I added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder and 1/8 tsp of celery seed, in addition to the salt & pepper, and used 1 cup of the frozen seasoning blend (onions, red & green bell pepper) since I was out of bell peppers. I used the heavy whipping cream instead of milk and may have been a little heavy on the shredded cheese. It was delicious! My husband promptly said the recipe was “a keeper” and when I told him there was enough left for breakfast tomorrow, he said it would save me some time since I wouldn’t have to make it again 2 days in a row! Thank you for the wonderful recipe! I now plan to use the mold to make brownies for my mom’s birthday. I’ll cover it with strawberries and use the heavy whipping cream to make whipped cream to go with it!
Kim Seghers says
Hi Kay! Thank you for the wonderful feedback for my breakfast casserole. I’m sorry the mold took so long to get to you that’s insane. I really like how you changed up the recipe. I’ll have to try using heavy whipping cream next time I make this recipe in my Instant Pot. Hope your mom has a wonderful birthday and the brownies with strawberry topping sounds amazing! Enjoy your week, Kim
Beth says
I have a 6 qt IP. This particular mold will not fit. If I use a mold in the 6 qt, the egg dish will be thicker than your dish. Will that require more cooking time??
Kim Seghers says
Hi Beth! I really don’t know the answer because I have only made this recipe in this mold. Maybe you could use a springform andtry 20 minutes. If it needs to be cooked more add 5 minute increments, until its cooked thoroughly. I hope this helps.
Suki T Jantzen says
Ah, thank you! I was interested in making this, but, alas, only have a Lux 6 qt.
Kim Seghers says
Hi Suki, You can still make the breakfast casserole in the 6 qt too. Hope you get to try it! Kim
Vik says
I decided to do this for dinner last night and it turned out superb! Definitely making this again
Kim Seghers says
Hi Vik! So glad you like this recipe. It’s so easy! Enjoy your week, KIm
Beth says
I never knew you could use molds like this in the instant pot! I LOVE this idea! Trying this asap!
Kim Seghers says
Hi Beth! Yep you sure can use molds in the Ip. It’s so fun to try different ones too. Happy Thanksgiving, Kim
Taylor says
This is beautiful! Definitely the perfect way to impress your guests for a holiday brunch!
Kim Seghers says
Aww thank you so much Taylor! It’s fum to make and serve too. Happy Holidays, Kim
Amanda says
My family loves it everytime I make this for them. Thank you for sharing!
Kim Seghers says
Hi Amanda! Glad your family loves this recipe. Enjoy your week, Kim
Heather says
What a stunning dish! This looks incredible and I’m sure my family would be impressed.
Kim Seghers says
Hi Heather! Thanks for th kind words I hope your family gets to try the IP casserole for breakfast. Enjoy, Kim
Rosey says
What a unique way to use the mold. It certainly turned out pretty.
Kim Seghers says
Thank you Rosey! It tasted delicious too. Hope you get to try it! Kim
Ewa says
I believe you that your Casserole tastes delicious, but honestly, in the first place I’m impressed by how beautiful it looks. When I was browsing your blog and I saw this photo, I obviously first thought it was some delicious dessert;)
Kim Seghers says
Aww thank you so much for the kind words! I need to make a dessert in the mold for the holidays. I bet it would tun out pretty! Enjoy your week, Kim