Description
These Muffin Tin Egg Bites are a quick and versatile breakfast option featuring fluffy eggs combined with colorful bell peppers, onions, cheese, and optional bacon or sausage. Baked in a muffin tin, they’re perfectly portioned, easy to prepare, and great for meal prep or on-the-go mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fillings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
Other
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the egg bites evenly.
- Grease Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent the egg bites from sticking during baking.
- Mix Eggs and Seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, break the eggs and add the milk, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Distribute Fillings: Evenly divide the diced bell peppers, onions, and optional bacon or sausage among the muffin tin cups, laying the foundation for each egg bite.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full to allow room for the eggs to puff while baking.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the egg mixture in each cup for a cheesy, flavorful finish.
- Bake Egg Bites: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the egg bites are set and the tops turn slightly golden.
- Cool and Remove: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the egg bites cool for a few minutes before gently removing them to avoid breaking.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy warm immediately or allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, perfect for prepping ahead.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings by adding spinach, mushrooms, or other preferred vegetables for variety.
- Use any cheese you like such as mozzarella, feta, or pepper jack for different flavors.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and omit cheese.
- The recipe can be doubled to make more egg bites; adjust the baking time slightly if using multiple muffin tins.
- Make sure not to overfill the muffin cups to prevent spilling during baking.
- Leftover egg bites can be reheated in the microwave for 30-60 seconds for a quick breakfast.
