Savory muffins packed with eggs, cheese, spinach, and peppers for a convenient, tasty start to your day.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/3 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup chopped baby spinach
04 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
05 - 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
→ Protein (optional)
06 - 3/4 cup cooked bacon or breakfast sausage crumbled
→ Cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Oils
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or nonstick spray for greasing
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin using olive oil or nonstick spray.
02 - Whisk together eggs and milk in a large bowl until fully blended.
03 - Add chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, chopped onion, cooked bacon or sausage if using, shredded cheese, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the egg mixture; stir gently to combine.
04 - Evenly distribute the mixture among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
06 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then loosen edges with a knife and remove. Serve warm or cool completely before storing.
