Description
Delicious and easy-to-make egg bites that are better than Starbucks, packed with cheese, vegetables, and optional meats for a protein-rich breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 eggs
- 0.5 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fillings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, tomatoes, onions)
- 0.5 cup cooked crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped turkey (optional)
Other
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat before baking.
- Prepare muffin tin. Generously spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking while baking.
- Prep fillings. Chop vegetables and precook bacon or sausage if using; then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix egg base. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until fully combined and frothy, like scrambled eggs.
- Assemble egg bites. Place a handful of chopped vegetables, meat, and cheese into each muffin cup.
- Add egg mixture. Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling about three-quarters full.
- Mix ingredients in cups. Use a fork to gently stir each muffin cavity to evenly distribute ingredients in the egg mixture.
- Bake egg bites. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until the egg bites are set in the middle and slightly golden on top.
- Cool and remove. Let the egg bites cool for a few minutes, then use a butter knife or spatula to gently loosen and remove them from the tin.
- Serve and store. Serve warm. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds before eating.
Notes
- Use cream instead of milk for richer, creamier egg bites.
- You can customize fillings with your favorite vegetables and proteins.
- Cook meats fully before adding to the egg mixture to ensure safety and flavor.
- To prevent sticking, make sure to thoroughly spray the muffin tin.
- Use a fork to mix ingredients in each muffin cup to get even distribution and fluffy texture.
- Reheating time may vary depending on microwave power; start with 10 seconds and add more if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
