Description
Savory Egg Muffins with Spinach and Feta combine hearty protein and fresh Mediterranean flavors. Compact breakfast bites deliver quick nutrition for busy mornings you can enjoy warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Optional Protein and Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup bacon or sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons onions, diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin by lightly coating with cooking spray or inserting silicone liners for easy removal.
- Finely chop fresh spinach leaves and crumble the feta cheese into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the egg mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs thoroughly with milk, incorporating salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently fold the chopped spinach and crumbled feta into the egg mixture, creating a harmonious blend of ingredients that will provide balanced taste and texture.
- Carefully distribute the egg mixture evenly among the muffin tin compartments, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a firm, set texture that indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let the egg muffins cool for 2-3 minutes before gently removing them from the tin to prevent breaking.
Notes
- Keep eggs at room temperature for smoother blending and more even cooking.
- Use silicone muffin liners for effortless removal and easier cleanup.
- Squeeze excess moisture from spinach to prevent watery egg muffins.
- Experiment with different cheese variations like goat cheese or sharp cheddar for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg