Description
Delicious and easy Breakfast Egg Muffins packed with ham, vegetables, and cheese. Perfect for a quick, protein-rich morning meal or to prepare ahead and enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 large eggs
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Mix-ins
- 1 cup (heaping) small diced cooked ham
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (thinly sliced white portion)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the muffins.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and add the half and half. Pierce the yolks with a fork and whisk just until combined, being careful not to over-beat.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the diced ham, chopped red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, parsley, salt, and black pepper until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Spray a 12-cup muffin pan generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, fill each muffin cup nearly to the top with the egg mixture, scooping near the bottom of the bowl to include some mix-ins in each cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 23 minutes or until the egg muffins are just barely set and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Serve warm, or transfer to a wire rack and cool about 30 minutes before storing in the fridge or freezer for later use.
Notes
- You can vary the mix-ins up to a maximum of 3 cups total for different flavors and textures.
- Try adding cooked sausage, chorizo, or bacon for a different protein option.
- Substitute sharp cheddar with feta or Swiss cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, dill, or chives can add bright notes.
- Experiment with other peppers such as poblano or Hatch for mild heat and depth.
- Include diced tomatoes or sautéed mushrooms and spinach for extra vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
