Description
Savory Loaded Egg Muffins pack protein-rich goodness into compact breakfast bites perfect for busy mornings. Crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh herbs create a delicious handheld meal packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 9 large eggs
- 3 strips cooked bacon, chopped
- 2 ounces (56 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) diced onion
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) diced bell pepper
Seasonings and Preparation:
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Position the oven rack to the middle and heat to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an even cooking environment.
- Thoroughly coat a nonstick muffin pan with cooking spray, preventing potential sticking.
- Crack eggs into a spacious mixing bowl, incorporating salt and black pepper, then vigorously whisk until a uniform, smooth texture emerges.
- Introduce chopped spinach, diced tomatoes, minced onion, sliced bell pepper, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Carefully distribute the egg mixture into muffin compartments, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until the egg muffins solidify completely and develop a delicate golden crown.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to rest for several minutes, facilitating easier extraction from the pan.
- Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture, or refrigerate in an airtight container for convenient consumption within four days.
Notes
- Customize ingredients by swapping vegetables or cheese to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Ensure even cooking by chopping all add-ins into similar small, uniform sizes before mixing with eggs.
- Prevent sticking by using silicone muffin liners or generously greasing the pan with cooking spray.
- Make ahead and freeze these protein-packed muffins for quick grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks, reheating
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg