Description
Delicious and protein-packed Breakfast Egg Bites loaded with ham, cheddar cheese, and colorful bell peppers. Perfect as a quick breakfast or healthy snack, these egg bites are baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin pan.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Ham
- 1 cup ham, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan. Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit and generously spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté vegetables and ham. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ham, red bell pepper, and red onion. Sauté until the peppers and onions are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix eggs and dairy. In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined.
- Add cheese and green onions. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and sliced green onions into the egg mixture. For a denser texture, use a fork to blend instead of whisking.
- Combine mixtures. Fold the sautéed ham and vegetables into the egg mixture gently to combine evenly.
- Fill muffin pan. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan cups.
- Bake until golden. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and eggs are set.
- Cool and serve. Allow the egg bites to cool slightly before removing them from the pan. Serve warm for best taste.
Notes
- Use any diced cooked meat or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese like mozzarella or Swiss.
- Sautéing the vegetables softens them and enhances flavor, but you can also add raw vegetables for a crunchier texture.
- These egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
- For gluten-free diet, ensure all ingredients like ham and cooking spray are gluten free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 109 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.004 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg
