egg muffins

Recipe by
Darci Juris
Scottsdale, AZ

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.

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

Ingredients For egg muffins

  • 2-3 c
    spinach
  • 1 lg
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese (or feta cheese crumbles)
  • 6 slice
    bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 8 lg
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt and pepper
  • dash
    cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp
    salsa (optional)

How To Make egg muffins

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