Muffin Tin Egg Bites

🌟Why You'll Love These Egg Bites

Easy and quick - These breakfast egg bites cook perfectly and quickly in the oven with minimal fuss.
Pre-portioned - I teach you how to bake eggs in a non-stick muffin tin, so they are already separated into 12 individual portions for you.
Customizable - For the best egg bites, you can switch them up every time – meat, cheese, veggies, seasoning... whatever is your favorite!
Protein-rich breakfast - Eggs are a protein-packed and healthy base, which will give you plenty of energy and keep you fuller for longer. This kuku sabzi, an herb-packed fritatta is another winner.
Take them on the go - Breakfast egg bites are perfect for a to-go breakfast when you need to grab something quick for work or school.
Perfect for freezing - Freeze and eat them for breakfast a few days later. Simply wrap them in a damp paper towel and reheat them in the microwave for 50 seconds, then 10 seconds at a time until heated. You'll also love these protein-rich freezer breakfast burritos.
Cost-effective - No more expensive Starbucks egg bites, you can make a delicious copycat right at home for much less.

🧾Ingredients in this recipe

Vegetables and cheese on a cutting board next to bacon and eggs.

Eggs - I use whole eggs, but you could make these with egg whites if you like.
Broccoli – Swap with other cruciferous veggies you love, like cauliflower or kale.
Bell pepper – Any color bell pepper will taste great in this recipe, but I prefer red for its sweetness.
Pepper jack cheese – Swap in your favorite shredded cheese, like cheddar, swiss, or mozzarella.
Cottage cheese – I use full-fat cottage cheese, but this recipe also works with non-fat. If you don't want to use cottage cheese, you could use ricotta in its place.
Red onion – Slightly milder than yellow onion. You can substitute with scallions, shallots, or even regular white or yellow onion and just use less of them.
Turkey or vegan bacon – Add any cooked meat you like, vegan o
Oil - Use any flavorless or olive oil like canola, avocado, or sunflower seed.r not. This recipe also works if you leave the meat out completely.

👩‍🍳 How to Make this Recipe

Start by pre-heating your oven to 350F. While your oven is heating up, you need to heat the oil in a medium pan.
Cook the broccoli, onion, bell pepper, and turkey bacon until all the veggies and bacon have slightly softened and are aromatic. This should take about 5 minutes. When ready, set these aside.

Eggs in a blender next to chopped vegetables.

Next, in a blender or food processor, add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend or food process the mixture until smooth.

Coat a standard muffin tin (12 cup spaces) with cooking spray. Divide the veggie and bacon mixture equally between each muffin cup. Do not press them down, because you need to leave space in between so that the egg mixture can fill up the gaps.

Next, divide the egg mixture and pour it evenly into the 12 cups over the top of the veggies and the bacon. Sprinkle your cheese evenly over each cup, as shown.

⭐ Pro Tip

I have made this recipe using a non-stick muffin tin and a regular muffin tin. If using a regular muffin tin, it is helpful to add a little extra cooking spray or butter. You can also cook them in silicone cupcake liners.

Place in the oven and cook for around 20-25 minutes until the eggs are set.

Remove from the oven and cool the egg cups for about 2-3 minutes. To release the egg cups from the tin, lightly run a knife along the edge of each cup to ease them out. Eat now or freeze and store to enjoy later!

⭐ Pro Tip

Oven-baked egg bites can be reheated in the oven or the microwave, whatever you prefer. For another great reheatable breakfast, try these meatless breakfast burritos.

🥬 Muffin Tin Egg Bite Combinations to Try

The best egg bites have all your favorite ingredients in them! Try these for size:

BEC – vegan or turkey bacon, egg, and cheddar

Go Green – broccoli, green bell pepper, asparagus

Rainbow – red, yellow, orange, and green bell peppers, red onion

Simple – egg, cheese, seasoning of choice

Classic – broccoli and cheddar, like your favorite soup

Italian – pesto, chopped tomatoes, parmesan

Protein-packed - spinach, feta, red pepper

Pizza - pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato

Croque madame - ham, cheddar

Greek - feta, green pepper, olives

If you're looking for an egg recipe packed with greens, you can turn this kuku sabzi (herb frittata) into egg bites, too!

📋Recipe FAQs

Can I freeze egg cups?

Yes, these eggs are great to freeze and enjoy later. Freeze the egg cups in a sealed container and reheat them for a few minutes in the microwave when ready to eat. They are good for up to 2 months in the freezer.

How long does it take to reheat egg muffins?

Wrap frozen egg cups in a damp paper towel to help evenly steam them through, then microwave for 50 seconds, then 10 seconds at a time until heated. For refrigerated egg cups, microwave for 20 seconds, then 10 seconds at a time until heated.

How do I prevent the eggs from sticking?

Grease your muffin tin well before filling to prevent the eggs from sticking. I use avocado oil spray and it works great. If you would like to make doubly sure, use a non-stick muffin tin. You can use muffin tin cupcake liners , too. Silicon ones are great for reusing.

What are some egg bite seasoning options?

Use dried oregano, dried basil, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper, everything but the bagel seasoning, or cumin. Choose your own adventure!

Muffin Tin Egg Bites

🌟Why You'll Love These Egg Bites

🧾Ingredients in this recipe

👩‍🍳 How to Make this Recipe

⭐ Pro Tip

⭐ Pro Tip

🥬 Muffin Tin Egg Bite Combinations to Try

📋Recipe FAQs