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Muffin Pan Egg Bites

Cultural Context

Muffin pan egg bites originated as a convenient, protein-packed breakfast option in the United States, often enjoyed by busy families and health-conscious individuals. They reflect the trend towards meal prepping and quick, nutritious breakfasts that can be customized with various ingredients. Today, these bites are popular in cafes and homes alike, often featuring a variety of fillings to suit different tastes.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
12 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
olive oil spray
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons basil
1/4 cup spinach
3 tablespoons green onions
2 tablespoons light feta

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk provides a dairy-free option, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

cooked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, and frozen spinach is typically cheaper.

1

Crack 12 eggs into a measuring cup for easy pouring.

2

Whisk the eggs and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until combined.

3

Lightly spray a silicone muffin pan with olive oil.

4

Wash and dry a bunch of cilantro, remove the leaves, and finely chop it. Use 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and distribute it to the bottom of all muffin cups.

5

Finely chop 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) and evenly distribute them to the bottoms of all muffin cups.

6

Finely chop 2 tablespoons of basil (about 15 to 20 leaves) and add it to the muffin pan with the other ingredients.

7

Finely chop 1/4 cup of washed and dried spinach and distribute it evenly in the muffin pan.

8

Finely chop 3 tablespoons of green onions (about 2 green onions) and distribute them in the muffin pan.

9

Add 2 tablespoons of light feta to the muffin pan.

10

Pour the whisked eggs evenly over each muffin cup, filling all 12 cups.

11

Bake the egg bites at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

silicone muffin panmeasuring cupwhiskknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Egg BitesBreakfast Bites

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