egg muffins

15 Pinches 2 Photos
Scottsdale, AZ
Updated on Oct 7, 2018

These egg muffins are a great way to get everything you could want in an omelette, but in one little package. Great for snacking or an easy breakfast. Mix up the added ingredients/veggies to create your own egg muffins.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups spinach
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or feta cheese crumbles)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • dash cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons salsa (optional)

How To Make egg muffins

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Either grease muffin tin, or add paper muffin cups to pan.
  • Step 2
    Over medium-low heat, in a large frying pan, saute the onions and bell pepper in the olive oil for about 8 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove and let cool.
  • Step 4
    In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk. Add the salt and pepper, bacon, spinach, onion, pepper and cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Step 5
    Distribute egg mixture between muffin cups, filling 3/4 of each cup.
  • Step 6
    Bake for about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly in pan. Gently remove egg muffins from tin.
  • Step 7
    Serve while hot...or let cool and refrigerate for a grab-n-go snack or breakfast.

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Category: Eggs
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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