Easy Christmas Morning Egg Muffins (Printer View)

Colorful egg muffins packed with veggies and cheddar for a quick holiday breakfast treat.

# What you'll 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 ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ For greasing

11 - Cooking spray or a small amount of oil

# Method:

01 - Preheat 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 smooth.
03 - Fold in shredded cheddar, diced red and green bell peppers, chopped spinach, and red onion until evenly distributed.
04 - Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
06 - Cool muffins for 5 minutes, then run a knife around edges to release. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Protein-packed for a filling meal
  • Colorful vegetables add a festive touch
02 -
  • These muffins can be frozen for up to 1 month
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture
03 -
  • Use a silicone muffin liner to prevent sticking
  • Do not overfill muffins to avoid spillage during baking
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