Christmas Morning Egg Muffins (Printable version)

Festive egg muffins filled with vibrant veggies and cheddar for a quick, protein-rich holiday start.

# What you need:

→ Eggs and Dairy

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup milk
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
05 - 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
06 - 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach
07 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ For greasing

11 - Cooking spray or a small amount of oil

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
02 - Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a large bowl until fully combined.
03 - Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced red and green bell peppers, chopped spinach, and finely chopped red onion.
04 - Distribute the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the muffins are set and golden on top.
06 - Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before running a knife around each to release. Serve warm.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Protein-packed morning meal
  • Colorful vegetables and cheese for a festive touch
02 -
  • Contains eggs and dairy (cheese milk)
  • Gluten-free but verify ingredient labels for cross-contamination
03 -
  • Use fresh vegetables to keep muffins vibrant and tasty
  • Do not overfill muffin cups to avoid overflow
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