Description
Delicious and protein-packed egg bites that are better than Starbucks, made with eggs, cheese, vegetables, and optional meats. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these egg bites are easy to prepare and bake to fluffy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, tomatoes, onions)
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
- ½ cup chopped turkey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare muffin tin: Generously spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prep ingredients: Chop vegetables and pre-cook bacon or sausage if using, then chop into pieces.
- Mix eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until fully combined and frothy.
- Fill muffin cups: Place a handful of chopped veggies, meat, and a bit of cheese into each muffin tin cavity.
- Add egg mixture: Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each muffin cavity, filling about 3/4 full.
- Mix ingredients in cups: Use a fork to stir each muffin cup gently so ingredients are evenly mixed into the egg.
- Bake: Bake for 18 minutes or until the egg bites are set in the center and slightly golden on top.
- Cool and remove: Let cool for a few minutes, then use a butter knife or spatula to loosen and remove from the tin.
- Serve and store: Serve warm. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds before serving.
Notes
- Use heavy cream instead of milk for richer, creamier bites.
- Add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variation.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and turkey.
- Non-stick spray is essential to prevent sticking—alternatively, use silicone muffin liners.
- Ensure eggs are well whisked for fluffy texture.
- Check egg bites early at 15 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
