Portable, protein-packed muffins perfect for a quick and easy breakfast on the go. Customize the fillings to your liking.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
30min
Breakfast Egg Muffins recipe

Ingredients

12 Servings
(1 serving = 1 muffin)
  • 12
    eggs
  • 1/2cup
    milk
  • 1/4cup
    grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4cup
    diced ham or cooked, crumbled sausage
  • 1/4cup
    diced onions
  • 1/4cup
    diced bell peppers
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter or non-stick cooking spray
  • Add spring onion
  • garlic and chilli

How to make Breakfast Egg Muffins

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

    Step 1.1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

    Step 1.1: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined
  3. Stir in the grated cheese, diced ham/sausage, onions, and bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 1.1: Stir in the grated cheese, diced ham/sausage, onions, and bell peppers
    Step 1.2: Stir in the grated cheese, diced ham/sausage, onions, and bell peppers
  4. Divide the egg mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

    Step 1.1: Divide the egg mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the muffins are lightly golden on top.

    Step 1.1: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the muffins are lightly golden on top
  6. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes
  7. Use a butter knife or small spatula to gently remove the muffins from the tin.

    Step 1.1: Use a butter knife or small spatula to gently remove the muffins from the tin
  8. Serve the Breakfast Egg Muffins warm.

    Step 1.1: Serve the Breakfast Egg Muffins warm

Tips & Tricks

  1. You can customize the fillings to your liking, using ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, feta cheese, or even chakalaka (a spicy South African vegetable relish).

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I started out in digital marketing, which taught me the skills to create my own digital products. Inspired by this, I decided to pursue my...