Description
These Better Than Starbucks Egg Bites are a delicious and protein-packed breakfast option made with eggs, cheese, vegetables, and optional meats. Baked to perfection in a muffin tin, they offer a convenient and customizable way to start your day with a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 eggs
- 0.5 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Add-ins
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, tomatoes, onions)
- 0.5 cup cooked crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped turkey (optional)
Other
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the egg bites.
- Prepare the muffin tin: Generously spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the egg bites from sticking during baking.
- Prepare add-ins: Chop the vegetables and pre-cook and crumble the bacon or sausage if using, then chop turkey if adding.
- Mix eggs and milk: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the mixture is frothy, similar to scrambled eggs.
- Fill muffin cups: Place a handful of chopped vegetables, meat, and a bit of shredded cheddar cheese into each cavity of the muffin tin.
- Add egg mixture: Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Mix ingredients inside cups: Use a fork to gently stir each muffin cavity to ensure the add-ins are well incorporated into the egg mixture.
- Bake the egg bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until the egg bites are set in the middle and slightly golden on top.
- Cool and remove: Let the egg bites cool for a few minutes, then use a butter knife or spatula to gently loosen and remove them from the muffin 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 eating.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables and meats to your liking or omit meats for a vegetarian version.
- Using cream instead of milk makes the egg bites richer and creamier.
- Make sure not to overfill muffin cups to avoid overflow while baking.
- Allow egg bites to cool slightly to set fully and prevent breaking when removing from the tin.
- Reheat leftovers gently to avoid rubbery texture, 10 seconds in microwave is sufficient.
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: 0.3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
