Description
Breakfast Egg Muffins are a delicious and easy way to start your day, packed with protein and customizable with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced green onion
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, sausage, or ham (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Non-stick spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with non-stick spray or olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, and any additional ingredients like cooked bacon, sausage, or ham.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the tops are golden.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing them. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a fluffier muffin, beat the eggs more vigorously to incorporate air. Customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: breakfast, egg muffins, meal prep, easy recipe, protein-packed