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egg muffins

These healthy, portable egg muffins are packed with protein, veggies, and cheese, making them a perfect make-ahead breakfast, snack, or light meal. Enjoy them without worry as they are only 100 calories each!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups shredded carrots from about 4 medium peeled and trimmed carrots
  • 0.5 cup small diced orange bell peppers
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas not thawed
  • 0.5 cup frozen corn not thawed
  • 8 large eggs
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 12 tablespoons shredded cheese divided, Mozzarella recommended

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a Non-Stick 12-Cup Regular Muffin Pan extremely well with cooking spray. Spray the base of the cavities and sides, then run your finger over the sides so that every inch is liberally coated with spray or you will be chiseling off stuck food; set pan aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add carrots, peppers, peas, and corn, then toss to combine.
  3. Loosely pile about 3 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture into each muffin cavity, filling each to about 2/3 to 3/4 full; equally distribute the filling mixture among cavities until gone; set pan aside.
  4. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup (for easy pouring), crack the eggs and lightly beat with a whisk.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste, and whisk to combine with the eggs.
  6. Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of the egg mixture into each cavity, equally distributing among them. The cavities will be about 3/4 full after being topped off with egg.
  7. Top each cup with a generous pinch of shredded cheese, about 1 tablespoon each.
  8. Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until muffins are set, cooked through, and lightly golden. They will puff in the oven, but sink upon cooling.
  9. Allow muffins to cool in the pan on top of a wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing. You will likely need to rim each cavity with a small knife to help dislodge the muffins. It's often easiest to rim with a knife and then ‘pop’ the muffin out using a small spoon.

Notes

These egg muffins are excellent for make-ahead meals! To store, flash freeze on a parchment paper-lined baking tray until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen in the microwave for about 30 seconds.