Description
Delicious and savory breakfast egg muffins packed with ham, red bell pepper, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs. These make-ahead muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 large eggs
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Fillings
- 1 cup heaping small diced cooked ham
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (thinly slice white portion)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Other
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the egg muffins.
- Mix Eggs and Half and Half: Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add the half and half. Pierce the yolks with a fork and whisk until the mixture is just combined.
- Add Fillings: Stir in the diced cooked ham, finely chopped red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Spray a 12-cup muffin pan thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each muffin cup with about 1/3 cup of the egg mixture, filling nearly to the top. Scoop near the bottom of the bowl to include the mix-ins evenly in each cup.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 23 minutes, or until the eggs are just barely set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then serve warm. Alternatively, cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before storing in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- You can customize these muffins by changing up the mix-ins, adding up to 3 cups total.
- Try adding cooked sausage, chorizo, or bacon for different flavors.
- Substitute cheeses such as feta or Swiss for variety.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, dill, or chives add unique flavors.
- Use other peppers such as poblano or Hatch for a twist.
- Diced tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, or spinach are great veggie additions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
