Description
These Scrambled Egg Breakfast Muffins are a convenient, high-protein morning meal packed with eggs, cheese, savory sausage, and fresh vegetables. Perfectly baked in a muffin tin, they are easy to make ahead, portable, and customizable for a delicious and nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fillings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or diced ham
- 1/3 cup finely diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
Additional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is fully combined and slightly frothy, ensuring a light texture.
- Add Fillings: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked sausage or ham, diced bell peppers, chopped onion, and spinach until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow space for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set in the center and have a lightly golden top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm for best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute the sausage with cooked bacon or make the muffins vegetarian by adding mushrooms and extra vegetables.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat muffins in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds before serving for a quick warm meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
