Customizable Egg Muffins (Printer-Friendly)

Fluffy baked muffins bursting with colorful vegetables and melty cheese, perfect for healthy mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 0.25 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
03 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
04 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

05 - 0.5 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
06 - 0.5 cup chopped spinach
07 - 0.25 cup diced red onion
08 - 0.5 cup halved cherry tomatoes

→ Cheese

09 - 0.75 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or feta, mozzarella, or Swiss)

→ Optional Mix-Ins

10 - 0.25 cup cooked, crumbled bacon or sausage (omit for vegetarian)
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or basil)
12 - 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with silicone muffin liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well blended and slightly frothy.
03 - Incorporate the diced vegetables, shredded cheese, and any optional mix-ins. Stir until evenly combined.
04 - Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the muffins are firm in the center and lightly golden on top.
06 - Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm or cool completely before storing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're genuinely portable, which means breakfast doesn't have to be something you sacrifice when life gets chaotic.
  • The formula is forgiving enough that you can raid your fridge and toss in whatever vegetables are about to wilt.
  • Kids actually eat them without complaint, and they pack more protein than most things you'd grab in a pinch.
02 -
  • Overfilling the cups is the fastest way to end up with scrambled egg disaster spilling down your oven walls, so resist the urge to top them off.
  • Don't skip the cooling step in the tin, or you'll be chasing pieces across your countertop and muttering regrets.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables the night before so the actual assembly in the morning takes about five minutes flat.
  • If you accidentally overfill a cup, wipe the excess with a paper towel before baking to prevent messy overflow.
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