Egg Cups
Egg cups are a delightful and versatile breakfast option, perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. These little baked wonders combine fluffy eggs with your favorite ingredients like crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will impress anyone at your table. Easy to prepare and customizable, egg cups can be made ahead of time, making them a staple for meal prep or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings (6 egg cups) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon or sausage
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers or spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon or sausage until crispy.
- While the meat cooks, chop vegetables into small pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper until frothy.
- Combine cooked meat, veggies, and cheese into the egg mixture; stir gently.
- Pour the mixture into muffin tins until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool slightly before removing from tins, serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg cup (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg