Description
Delicious and versatile Breakfast Egg Muffins packed with ham, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 large eggs
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Mix-ins
- 1 cup heaping small diced cooked ham
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (thinly slice white portion)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Other
- Non-stick cooking spray for muffin pan
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
- Mix Eggs and Dairy: Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and add the half and half. Pierce the yolks with a fork and whisk until just combined without overbeating.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the diced cooked ham, chopped red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Spray a 12-cup muffin pan generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop the egg mixture near the bottom of the bowl to get some mix-ins with each scoop, filling each muffin cup nearly to the top.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 23 minutes, or until the eggs are just barely set but not dry.
- Cool and Serve or Store: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before serving, or cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes prior to storing in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- You can customize your mix-ins with up to 3 cups total to suit your tastes.
- Try adding cooked sausage, chorizo, or bacon for extra flavor.
- Substitute cheddar with feta or Swiss cheese for variety.
- Add fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, dill, or chives for different flavor profiles.
- Use different peppers such as poblano or Hatch for a unique taste.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes or sautéed mushrooms and spinach for added nutrition and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
