Instant Pot Scrambled Eggs

Instant Pot Scrambled Eggs is an easy and tasty recipe that will give you a boost in the morning and will make you feel good about yourself since you ate something healthy and not just sugar.

Add a piece of bread and get a nutritious breakfast in only 5 minutes!

Scrambled Eggs with coriander leaves on top and a metal fork on a white plate

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Recipe Ingredients

Whole eggs - are the star ingredients in this recipe that create structure, bind, and tenderize the whole setup. You can use medium, large or extra large eggs. The recipe stays exactly the same 🙂

Milk - Adds fats and sugar to help provide a crisp crust, color, and flavor to the recipe. Adding fresh milk improves the texture and mouthfeel of the recipe. You can also use Half and Half instead.

Butter - Makes sure the eggs won't stick to the Instant Pot. If you want, you can use olive oil instead.

Cheddar Cheese - is an ideal ingredient that changes the flavor and texture of the recipe.

How to make Scrambled Eggs

In a bowl, whisk 4 eggs.

Add 4 tablespoons of milk.

Add cheese.

Add salt and pepper.

Stir well.

Press "saute" and add the butter to the Instant Pot.

Once melted, shift this mixture from the bowl into the Instant Pot.

Stir the ingredients together until they are blended.

Finally, using a spatula gently stir the eggs to break apart the large pieces.

Serve and enjoy 🙂

How to make dairy-free scrambled eggs?

If you are looking for a lactose intolerance recipe, just follow these instructions:

Instead of milk, use 4 tablespoon of water. Instant Of butter, use 1 tablespoon of oil. And of course take of the cheddar cheese or use a vegan version.

Same cooking time and method 🙂

Can I use Instant Pot mini to make this recipe?

Sure! 3-quarts is enough and you can use any small pressure cooker for this recipe. No need to take out the big pots...

Do I need to use the pressure cooking function?

No. This pressure cooker scrambled eggs recipe is very simple, and made using the Saute option only. So no need to wait the Instant Pot to create pressure.

How to prevent eggs from sticking to the pressure cooker?

After you press "saute", wait for the Instant Pot to displays “Hot” on the screen.

That way you will make sure the butter melts \ the oil is ready.

If you add the eggs too soon, you will need to scratch eggs from the bottom of the pot, and it's not fun at all.

How to serve?

Serve this scrambled eggs recipe with a fresh a bread or with this Instant Pot French Toast.

In fact, scrambled eggs is one of the best side dishes for French toast since it's so quick and easy.

Need more ideas? Check out What To Serve With Scrambled Eggs for 15 delicious recipes.

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Instant Pot Scrambled Eggs

This pleasant curring talks about another mouth-watering recipe, made with love, that you might have for the breakfast. Ingredients like; cheddar cheese, Coconut milk, salt and pepper enhances its beauty and flavor. Add this luscious recipe today to your breakfast!
4.70 from 176 votes
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Course: Breakfast, lunch
Cuisine: international
Keyword: eggs, scrambled eggs
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Corrie

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon cheddar cheese optional

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, salt, pepper and cheese.
  • Put the butter in the Instant Pot and select “Sauté”.
  • After the butter melts, transfer the mixture to the Instant Pot. Stir, mix, flip until the eggs are ready.
  • Serve and enjoy 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal Carbohydrates: 3g Protein: 16g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 348mg Sodium: 247mg Potassium: 201mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 702IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 212mg Iron: 2mg

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Notes

  • Eggs' cooking time depending on their size and your preference. 
  • Make sure you take out the eggs immediately. Otherwise, they will keep cooking using the pot heat. 
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