Description
Make-Ahead Egg Muffins are a perfect protein-packed breakfast or snack option. These savory muffins combine fluffy eggs with cheese, fresh vegetables, and your choice of cooked protein, baked to golden perfection. Convenient and versatile, they can be prepared in advance, stored in the fridge or freezer, and quickly reheated for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Fillings
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup spinach, chopped
- â…“ cup cooked, crumbled protein (sausage, bacon, or turkey)
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Eggs and Seasonings: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Muffin Cups: Evenly distribute the shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, crumbled cooked protein, and sliced green onions among the 12 muffin cups.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the seasoned egg mixture over the fillings in each muffin cup, filling them about three-quarters full to allow room for the eggs to rise while baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the egg muffins are fully set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the tin to firm up before carefully removing them.
- Store: Store the cooled egg muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for extended storage and convenience.
Notes
- Feel free to customize fillings with your favorite veggies or proteins.
- Use non-dairy milk substitutions such as almond or oat milk if dairy-free.
- To reheat, microwave for 30-60 seconds or warm in an oven until heated through.
- These muffins are great for meal prep and quick breakfast on-the-go.
