Ingredients
12 Large Eggs
1/4 cup Milk
1/2 cup Shredded Cheese
1/2 cup finely diced Bell Pepper
1 cup chopped Spinach
1/4 cup finely diced Onio
1/2 cup diced Cooked Ham or Turkey Sausage
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
As needed Cooking Spray or Muffin Liners
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin with cooking spray, or line with paper or silicone liners for easier removal
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 12 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy
- In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cheese, diced bell pepper, chopped spinach, diced onion, and cooked ham or turkey sausage (if using). Gently mix these ingredients so they distribute evenly
- Evenly divide the prepared filling mixture among the 12 muffin cups. Do not overfill, leaving some space for the egg mixture
- Carefully pour the whisked egg mixture over the fillings in each muffin cup, filling each cup about three-quarters full. The egg will expand slightly during baking
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set, puffed up, and lightly golden brown around the edges. An inserted knife should come out clean. Avoid overbaking to prevent rubbery texture
- Once baked, remove the muffin tin from the oven. Let the egg muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Grease Generously or Use Liners: Do not skimp on cooking spray or choose silicone liners for easy release and cleanup.
Don't Overfill: Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full to allow the egg to puff up nicely without overflowing and ensure even cooking.
Pre-Cook Wet Veggies: If using high-water content vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini, sauté them beforehand to remove excess moisture and prevent watery muffins.
Chop Finely: Cut all vegetables and proteins into small, uniform pieces for even cooking and distribution.
Season Well: Enhance flavor with essential salt and pepper, and consider adding garlic powder, onion powder, or favorite dried herbs.
Cool Completely Before Storing: Always let muffins cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to an airtight container to prevent sogginess and spoilage.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg