Description
These Better Than Starbucks Egg Bites are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast option made with eggs, cheese, vegetables, and optional meats. Baked to perfection, they are easy to make ahead and perfect for a quick morning meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Fillings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, tomatoes, onions)
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
- ½ cup chopped turkey (optional)
Other
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the egg bites.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Generously spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Prep Ingredients: Chop up the vegetables you plan to use and cook and crumble the bacon or sausage if using. Chop the turkey if using as well.
- Mix Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy, similar to scrambled eggs.
- Add Fillings to Muffin Cups: Place a handful of chopped vegetables, meat, and a bit of shredded cheese into each muffin cavity.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
- Stir Ingredients: Use a fork to gently stir each muffin cavity to mix the ingredients evenly within the egg mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, or until the egg bites are set in the center 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 tin.
- Serve and Store: Serve the egg bites 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 serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite vegetables or meats.
- For a dairy-free option, use a non-dairy milk and omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Ensure egg bites are fully cooked by checking that the centers are set before removing from the oven.
- Use silicone muffin cups for easier removal without sticking.
- Leftover egg bites can be quickly reheated in the microwave or toaster oven for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
