Description
Baked Egg Cups with Spinach and Cheese are a delicious and easy breakfast option that transforms your mornings into a flavorful experience. These individual cups feature fluffy eggs mixed with fresh spinach and gooey cheese, baked to perfection for a satisfying start to your day. Perfect for brunch gatherings or quick weekday meals, these egg cups can be customized with your favorite ingredients, making them a versatile addition to any menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: diced bell peppers or onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the spinach in olive oil over medium heat until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until frothy; season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in sautéed spinach and cheese. Add any optional ingredients if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg cup (90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg