Breakfast Egg Muffins (Print View)

Golden egg muffins packed with cheddar, bacon, and bell peppers. Ideal for a make-ahead, warm breakfast on busy mornings.

# Components:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup milk
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
05 - 1/2 cup diced onions

→ Proteins

06 - 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (or sausage)

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika

→ For Greasing

11 - Cooking spray or olive oil (for muffin tin)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined and slightly frothy.
04 - Stir in cheddar cheese, bell peppers, onions, bacon (or sausage), salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly mixed.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until muffins are set and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully loosen muffins with a knife if needed and remove from tin.
08 - Serve warm, or cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Make twelve on Sunday and suddenly you have breakfast handled for the entire work week without any morning effort
  • Everyone can customize their own muffin cup so picky eaters and adventurous eaters both get exactly what they want
02 -
  • Overfilling the muffin cups causes them to spill over and stick to the pan creating a frustrating cleanup situation
  • Letting them cool completely before storing prevents condensation from making them soggy in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to weigh your eggs if you want perfectly consistent muffins every time
  • Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes before baking to allow any air bubbles to rise to the top
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