Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole in a Jar

Fill it, Cook it, Eat it!  This is a one jar meal that'll have you huggin' your pressure cookers like the normal people we all are.  Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole is here to rock your world!

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If you're obsessed with the concept of “one pot, one pan, one bowl” type recipes, you are in for such a treat today!

Not only is this a “One Jar” kind of meal, but it's also easy, nutritious, make ahead-able, and completely customizable for everyone at the table.

I recently tried to teach my daughter the art of making an omelet . . . not good.

In my best angry French Chef accent, I exclaimed to her, “What is this atrocious thing?  Throw it out!  I will not eat this ugly food!”  Which was met with a blank stare and then uncontrollable giggles. If only she could think I'm this cool forever.

So what did we do?  We threw the ingredients into a mason jar and cooked it in the Instant Pot for the most fluffy, soft egg dish there ever was.  Traditional omelet, step aside!

This Breakfast Casserole in a Jar starts out with a layer of hashbrowns in the bottom, topped with your favorite omelet filings, add your eggs and a sprinkle of cheese, and you are minutes from the best darn meal ever.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE HEALTHY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

• Customizable!  Everyone can add the meat, veggies, and/or cheese they want, everyone's happy.  Yay!
• It can be eaten straight out of the jar which makes it perfect for on the go.  Put a Mason Jar Jacket on it and it'll stay warm for a long time
• Leftover Instant Pot Baked Potatoes?  Grate them up and make these!  Perfect leftover use!
• Make ahead breakfast anyone?  Make a few of these jars and keep them in the fridge for a fast, healthy meal all week

HOW TO MAKE THIS HEALTHY BREAKFAST ON THE GO

1. Press your shredded potatoes into the jar
2. Add the meat and/or veggies of choice
3. Pour in the egg mixture
4. Top with cheese
5. Cook for 13 minutes
6. Voila!  Top them with salsa and you've got a serious Breakfast of Champions on your hands

TIPS FOR HEALTHY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE SUCCESS

• Only use cooked meat.  Raw meat will not likely cook through
• For the potato layer, shred a cooked baked potato or use bagged hashbrowns from the refrigerator aisle of the grocery store
• Cook three jars at a time, the surrounding heat is what makes them cook evenly.  If you only need 1 or 2 jars of food, fill some empty jars with warm water and put those in the empty spaces
• Don't put tomatoes in the egg mixture, they have too much moisture.  Save those for topping afterwards

MAKE AHEAD BREAKFAST CASSEROLE OPTION

To make ahead, simply prepare the casserole minus the egg, put a lid on it, then place it in the fridge for up to 5 days.  When you're ready to cook it, remove the lid, add your eggs, and cook as directed on the recipe card.  I prefer to add the eggs right before cooking so they don't soak down into the hashbrown layer.

VARIATIONS FOR THIS MASON JAR BREAKFAST

• Omit the potato layer and add an extra egg and toppings for a lower carb version
• Use shredded sweet potato instead of a white potato
• Use half-pint jars to make 6 minis in a 6-quart pot at the same time.  Decrease the veggies/meat extras to 1/4 cup

No matter what you decide to put in your Pressure Cooker Mason Jar Breakfast Casserole, I can assure you, you will LOVE THIS!  Every time I make these for my family, it's a chorus of “yums” “mmms” and “we should have these every night”.  A peaceful table is one of my most favorite moments of the day.

I usually serve this with a slightly altered version of this Blueberry Crisp (I double the oats, use coconut oil and maple syrup and top it with yogurt instead of the coconut cream).  It's a healthy version and the combo of the two make one of my all-time favorite dinners.

If you make these cute mini Breakfast Casseroles, share a picture with me on Instagram by tagging @marcitidbits.  I would love to see them!

Enjoy!

MORE HEALTHY EGG BREAKFASTS FOR THE INSTANT POT

• Instant Pot Denver Style Egg Bites
• Instant Pot Sweet Potato, Sausage, and Spinach Casserole
• Instant Pot Reuben Frittata
• Instant Pot Poached Egg and Hash Brown Stacker

EXTRA TIDBITS

BENEFITS OF EGGS

I feel like eggs have had an unfair roller coaster of opinions over the years: healthy, not healthy, eat only the white, no more than one a day, bad for heart health, best source of protein, etc etc.

Well according to this article by HealthLine, Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods in the world.

In one egg there are 77 calories, 6 grams of protein, and a diverse group of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.

Eggs can increase HDL (the good cholesterol), reduce heart disease risk, and contain antioxidants that are especially beneficial for eye health.

Eggs contain a lot of cholesterol and for this reason got quite a bad reputation for many years.  Studies have failed to show a correlation between egg intake and heart disease which is why we don't hear many warnings about egg consumption anymore.

Eggs are now considered a low carb, filling, and protein-rich way to fuel your day, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  This is music to my ears because not only do I love them, my kids could eat a dozen for breakfast all by themselves.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE INSTANT POT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE IN A JAR

• Instant Pot
• Mason Jars
• Vegalene – my favorite nonstick spray, it doesn't leave that horrible residue

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