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Breakfast Egg Muffins (Frittata Muffins)

August 14, 2023

If it’s wholesome grab-and-go morning gas you’re after, strive these straightforward breakfast egg muffins. As scrumptious as a frittata however in hand-held kind, these protein-packed breakfast bites are naturally gluten free and low-carb. The perfect half is you can also make a batch originally of the week, and reheat as wanted.

spinach and feta egg muffins on blue plate with berries in background.

Do you meal prep? I attempt to once I can, however life normally will get in the way in which. When I’ve time (and my act collectively!), I normally bake a batch of rooster meatballs, breakfast cookies, and immediately’s egg muffins. That approach we now have a lunch choice, plus a pair wholesome breakfast/snack choices.

At the moment’s egg muffins maintain very well, and identical to whenever you make a breakfast casserole or frittata, you possibly can customise the flavour by selecting completely different add-ins. Make the spinach and pepper model within the recipe card beneath, strive the ham and cheese model detailed within the recipe Notes, or combine issues as much as uncover your individual favourite model!

You’ll Love These Egg Muffins As a result of:

Fast & straightforward meal prep recipe that makes for faster and simpler breakfasts all week
Protein-packed, wholesome, gluten-free, and low-carb breakfast or snack
Excellent for busy mornings
Simpler than quiche and mini quiche… no messing with pie crust!
Baked in a normal 12-count muffin pan (no fancy kitchen instruments required)
These mighty muffins get your greens in very first thing, a strong begin to the day!

egg muffins with ham, cheddar, red pepper, spinach, and feta.

The way to Make the Finest Egg Muffins (Belief Me, I Examined!)

8 Giant Eggs: The inspiration of those mini frittatas/muffins.
1/3 Cup Milk: Entire milk makes for the perfect texture, but it surely’s a small quantity, so it’s not an enormous deal to make use of low-fat or nondairy milk as an alternative. Use half-and-half for a creamier texture. In take a look at batches with out milk, the muffins tasted dry.
Seasonings: Salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder are the flavour enhancers!
Add-Ins: I included bell peppers, tomatoes, and spinach within the recipe beneath, however you possibly can select no matter greens you want. I even have a ham and cheese model detailed within the recipe Notes.
Cheese: Use no matter kind of cheese you get pleasure from greatest with eggs. My favourite is crumbled feta, adopted intently by shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

ingredients on counter including chopped ham, red pepper, cheese, spinach, and milk in a liquid measuring cup.

Begin by whisking the eggs, milk, and seasonings collectively in a bowl. I like to make use of a mixing bowl with a pour spout. No matter greens/cooked meats you’re utilizing as add-ins, chop them up fairly finely.

Be sure you spray the muffin pan very well with nonstick spray. In an early spherical of testing, I brushed the muffin cups with olive oil, and the egg muffins caught to the pan… what a nightmare to wash!

Divide the add-ins among the many 12 muffin cups. It finally ends up being about 2–3 Tablespoons of add-ins in every. Sprinkle the cheese over each. Then pour the egg combination on high.

feta cheese, red pepper, and spinach piled in muffin pan.

beaten eggs in large liquid measuring cup.

See beneath: spinach, pepper, tomato, + feta model on the left and ham + cheddar model on the correct.

egg mixture poured in cupcake pan with various add-ins in each.

The egg muffins take about 20 minutes to bake. Count on them to stand up actually tall whereas they bake, like a soufflé, and look form of uneven and wonky. Embrace the wonkiness; I promise it’s okay. 😉 The egg muffins deflate as they cool.

Egg Muffin Flavors

Spinach, Tomato, Pepper, Feta: Within the recipe card beneath.
Ham & Cheddar Egg Muffins: Exchange the bell peppers, tomatoes, and spinach with 1 and 1/2 cups (225g or 6 oz.) of finely cubed cooked ham and a pair of Tablespoons chopped contemporary parsley or chives. Exchange the feta cheese with shredded sharp cheddar cheese. All directions stay the identical.
Different Add-ins and Cheeses: Use about 1 and 1/2 cups (round 225g) add-ins + 3/4 cup cheese whole. The model included within the recipe card makes use of about 2 cups, however I don’t actually matter spinach as a result of it hardly takes up any room! Favourite add-ins embody cooked meats like chopped/crumbled sausage, bacon, or rooster. Or strive mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, cooked corn, cooked potato, and/or cooked broccoli. You possibly can combine any of those collectively to whole round 1 and 1/2 cups. Favourite cheeses embody white cheddar, pepper jack, smoked gouda, and crumbled goat cheese.

Storage Ideas

Refrigerating: As soon as the egg muffins are utterly cool, switch them to a meals storage container(s), cowl tightly, and refrigerate. Egg muffins may be saved within the fridge for as much as 5 days. These are the meals storage containers I’ve, that are microwave-, oven-, dishwasher-, AND freezer-safe.
Freezing: For longer storage, make sure that your container is freezer-safe, and freeze the egg muffins for as much as 3 months. Thaw within the fridge in a single day, and observe the reheating directions beneath. Or skip thawing and microwave for 1–2 minutes, or till warmed all through.

Reheating Directions:

Microwave: Wrap or cowl egg muffins with a moist paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds, or till warmed by means of. (Don’t overheat, or they may style rubbery.)
Oven: Bake, lined, in a 350°F (177°C) oven for five–10 minutes, or till warmed by means of.
Air Fryer: Air fry at 375°F (191°C) for 3–4 minutes, or till warmed all through.

What to Serve With Egg Muffins

These breakfast bites are egg-cellent on their very own, or alongside contemporary fruit or a smoothie. I additionally love them served with salsa and avocado, or sprinkled with chopped parsley and chives, grated parmesan cheese, or a pinch of purple pepper flakes.

Should you’re planning to serve these egg muffins as a part of an even bigger meal like a brunch, they pair properly with ham and potato casserole, baked cream cheese French toast casserole, entire wheat waffles or entire wheat pancakes, and cinnamon rolls. (Effectively, I could make a case for cinnamon rolls to go together with just about something.)

ham and cheese egg muffins on blue plate with berries in background.

Why do my egg muffins style moist?

Like omelets and scrambled eggs, the muffins will clearly be moist and spongy. However they shouldn’t be soggy and overly moist. Should you’re experiencing this, you might have added too many add-ins, or the muffins have been underbaked.

Can I make these in a mini muffin pan?

Sure, completely. For mini egg muffins, chop your greens/add-ins even finer and use a mini muffin pan. Use the identical oven temperature, however cut back the bake time to about 10 minutes.

Why do my egg muffins deflate?

That is utterly regular and anticipated. Cheesecake and chocolate soufflé, each egg-heavy gadgets, deflate when cooling, proper? That’s as a result of whisked eggs have a number of air bubbles. They broaden within the oven, after which when the temperature drops, the baked merchandise drops too. That is true on your egg muffins, too.