This recipe for breakfast egg muffins is an easy grab and go option for busy mornings. Egg muffins are loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese and spinach, and are packed with plenty of protein!
I’m always on the lookout for quick breakfast recipes that are high in protein and lower in carbs. I often turn to sausage egg casserole, corned beef hash, tater tot breakfast casserole, ham and egg cups, breakfast burritos and these delicious little egg muffins.
Eggs. It’s what’s for breakfast pretty much every single day at my house. I eat eggs every morning because I love to start my day with some protein, and my kids eat scrambled eggs most days too along with cereal or yogurt. After making the same scrambled eggs for the 10th day in a row, I decided we needed to shake up our breakfast routine and try something different, like breakfast sundaes and also a new twist on eggs. I whipped up this fun breakfast egg muffin recipe in just minutes for a fresh take on a classic recipe.
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Egg Muffins Ingredients
You will need eggs, salt, pepper, spinach, cheese and bacon to prepare this recipe.
How Do You Make Egg Muffins?
Mix together the eggs, spinach, bacon, cheese and seasonings. Pour the egg mixture into muffin tins, then bake until set. You can eat you egg muffins as-is, or add a topping of diced tomatoes and herbs.
Tips For Egg Muffins
- You can easily double this recipe to feed a larger crowd.
- To save on prep time, buy pre-cooked bacon.
- I recommend grating your own cheese, as the pre-shredded cheese in bags at the stores often contains anti caking agents and preservatives and does not melt well.
- I like to use fresh spinach that’s been cooked and then squeezed to remove excess water. You can also use thawed frozen spinach, just be sure to get all that water out!
- Be sure to grease your muffin pan well so that your egg muffins don’t stick. Alternatively, you can use silicon or paper cupcake liners in your pan.
- Looking to save a few calories? Use 4 egg whites and 3 whole eggs rather than 6 whole eggs.
- Serve your muffins with a pineapple smoothie, chia pudding or a slice of blueberry banana bread for a memorable meal.
Quick Tip
This easy breakfast recipe also happens to be gluten-free, and can easily be made dairy-free if you omit the cheese.
Recipe FAQs
The easiest way to reheat egg muffins is in the microwave. I cook each egg muffin for approximately 30 seconds or until just heated through. Be sure not to over cook them or your eggs might become tough.
These egg muffins keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in airtight containers. If you have any left over, you can always freeze them for another day, then reheat in the microwave when you’re ready to enjoy them. Egg muffins will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Flavor Variations
There are SO many different ways to customize your egg muffins! I like to choose one protein, one cheese and one vegetable to mix and match and create new flavors.
- Protein: Ham, breakfast sausage, chicken, chorizo, ground beef, or even leftover steak.
- Cheese: Monterey Jack, Swiss cheese, mozzarella, fontina, pepper jack, parmesan cheese or feta cheese.
- Veggies: Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, kale, broccoli, artichokes, potato or sun dried tomatoes.
- Seasonings: Feel free to add other spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning,
I make breakfast muffins almost every week; they’re the perfect way to get your day off to a healthier start and the protein will help keep you full all morning long!
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Breakfast Egg Muffins
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 6 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cooked chopped spinach excess water removed
- 1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- diced tomatoes and chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat 6 cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Use a whisk to blend the eggs until smooth.
- Add the spinach, bacon and cheese to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until eggs are set.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Top with diced tomatoes and parsley if desired.
Notes
- I recommend grating your own cheese, as the pre-shredded cheese in bags at the stores often contains anti caking agents and preservatives and does not melt well.
- I like to use fresh spinach that’s been cooked and then squeezed to remove excess water. You can also use thawed frozen spinach, just be sure to get all that water out!
- These egg muffins keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you have any left over, you can always freeze them for another day, then reheat in the microwave when you’re ready to enjoy them. Egg muffins will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
In US, one cup is about 240mL (strictly speaking, 236.588mL).
So 1/2 cup means 120mL, 1/3 cup means 80mL. If you don’t have a measuring cup, it’s harder to measure a volume. Go to a store, and ask for a “measuring cup”–for American recipe, you need a measuring cup that is 240mL for a full cup.
But for this recipe, just about is good enough.
Made today for the first time. Will be making some more!
6 cup muffin tin i have is for LARGE cupcakes. did you use regular sized tin? thx
It’s a regular sized muffin tin.
What else can I use besides spinach as a substitute?
Thanks.
Any greens will work, or other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
Hi, sorry, can I chk if it is 375 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit?
Thank you!
It’s Fahrenheit
What a yummy way to serve eggs! I made them for a brunch and they were delicious!
I started making these for a friend in the hospital. These were to augment his daily protein intake. He loved them and staff thought it was a great idea. Thank you for your recipes.
Hi,
If using chicken, do you use ground chicken and cook it before adding it to the egg?
Thanks
Yes you would cook it first.
Can I use fresh spinach in this recipe?
Yes that’s fine!
Can you freeze them?
Yes you can!
Needed something tasty and portable for my husband’s busy mornings. I made them yesterday, put them in the fridge, and this morning I received a phone call about how much he LOVED them. I don’t eat eggs, so there was no way for me to gauge how tasty they were, but he thinks they’re a HIT! Thanks for the recipe!
How long would these typically store for?
Up to 4 days!
Hi, could you specify what means 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup? Thanks.
The cup amounts are listed in the ingredients.
Should I add milk
Loved the combination of ingredients! So good! Thank you so much for the great recipe!
So good!!!!!,!!
This was yummy! Very easy to make. Attractive on plate. and eaten in seconds.Thank you.
This was delicious. My first time making egg muffins. Going to try out other foo combinations for it. Thank you.
Hi.. Thanks a lot for sharing, I love muffins and trying new food with the use of muffins. I am going to share with my others family. .
Love this recipe!!!
These yummy muffins keep me on my healthy diet! They are so easy to make and reheat. I find that they satisfy my hunger in the morning.