Christmas Morning Egg Muffins (Printable Version)

Colorful egg muffins loaded with cheese and vegetables, ready fast for a festive breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs and Dairy

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup milk
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
05 - 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
06 - 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach
07 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ For greasing

11 - Cooking spray or a small amount of oil

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until fully blended.
03 - Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, diced red and green bell peppers, chopped spinach, and finely chopped red onion until evenly distributed.
04 - Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
06 - Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes, then gently run a knife around each cup to release. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Protein-packed for sustained energy
  • Colorful vegetables add freshness and nutrients
02 -
  • These muffins can be frozen for quick breakfasts on busy mornings
  • Vegetables can be substituted based on preference or availability
03 -
  • Chop vegetables finely to ensure even cooking
  • Do not overfill muffin tins to prevent overflow
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