Breakfast Egg Muffins - 9 Low Carb Egg Cups
Ingredients
BREAKFAST EGG MUFFINS - START WITH THIS BASE FOR ALL FLAVORS FIRST:
- 10 large eggs
- 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli, steamed and chopped (or frozen and thawed)
- 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
Buffalo Chicken:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup Buffalo Sauce (I used Frank's)
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup chopped cooked (or rotisserie) chicken
Ham and Cheddar Cheese:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard or Dijon Mustard (optional)
- 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese plus more for topping
- 3/4 cup chopped cooked or deli ham
Kimchi:
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped kimchi
- 1/4 cup diced red peppers
- 1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon (optional)
Jalape�o Popper:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3-4 jalape�o peppers de-seeded and chopped, plus round slices for topping (if desired)
- 1/3 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup cooked crumbled bacon
Bacon, Mushrooms and Spinach
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (white button or cremini)
- 3 strips cooked and crumbled bacon , use Whole30 compliant bacon as needed
Spinach and Cheese:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Sun-Dried Tomato, Parmesan and Spinach:
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes soaked in very warm water until tender and chopped (discard soaking water)
- 3/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
Healthy Egg Muffins with Tomato & Spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- Optional: Feel free to add 3/4 cup grated Parmesan if not Paleo / Whole30 or Dairy Free
Instructions
START WITH THIS BASE RECIPE FOR ALL BREAKFAST EGG MUFFINS:
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a 12 count muffin pan with silicone liners or coat with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large 4 cup measuring cup or mixing bowl, crack in eggs and whisk together with salt and black pepper.
(SEE BELOW TO ADJUST FOR DIFFERENT FLAVORS OR LEAVE AS IS FOR PLAIN)
- Divide evenly into muffin tins filling each about 2/3 full. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until set.
- Broccoli and Cheddar:
- Whisk in garlic powder and thyme until combined. Stir in broccoli and cheddar. Divide evenly into muffin tins filling each about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle with more cheddar if desired. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until set.
Buffalo Chicken
- Whisk in garlic powder and buffalo sauce until combined. Stir in green onions. Divide evenly into muffin cups filling each about 2/3 full.
- Use a spoon to evenly distribute chicken into muffin cups (about 2-3 tablespoons each). Bake in preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, or until set. Serve with a drizzle of buffalo sauce if desired.
Ham and Cheddar:
- Whisk in garlic powder and onion powder until combined. Stir in ham and cheddar cheese. Divide evenly into muffin cups filling each about 2/3 full.
- Top with more ham and cheese if desired. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until set.
Kimchi:
- Whisk in sesame oil until combined. Stir in kimchi, cheese, and bacon (if using). Divide evenly into muffin cups filling each about 2/3 full.
- Top with more chopped kimchi & bacon if desired. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until set.
Jalape�o Popper:
- Whisk in garlic powder, onion powder, and cream cheese until combined. Stir in cheddar cheese, chopped jalape�o and bacon. Divide evenly into muffin cups filling each about 2/3 full.
- Place 1 round jalape�o slice on top in each muffin cup, if desired. Bake in preheated oven for 12-17 minutes, or until set.
Mushroom, Green Pepper and Spinach :
- Whisk in Italian seasoning until combined. Stir in mushrooms, peppers, and spinach (Add sausage if using). Divide evenly into muffin cups filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, or until set.
Spinach and Cheese
- Whisk in garlic powder and basil until combined. Stir in spinach and cheese. Divide evenly into muffin cups filling each about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle with more cheese if desired. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until set.
Sun-Dried Tomato, Parmesan and Spinach
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, basil, and cheese. Divide evenly into muffin cups filling each about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle with more cheese if desired. Bake in preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, or until set.
Healthy Egg Muffins with Tomato & Spinach
- Whisk in garlic powder and Italian seasonings until combined. Stir in tomatoes and spinach. You can add cheese here if using. Divide evenly into muffin cups filling each about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle with more cheese if desired. Bake in preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, or until set.
Base Recipe adapted from this SITE