Breakfast Egg Muffins

Breakfast egg muffins are a grab-and-go breakfast option that can be made ahead of time and taken on the go. They are a delicious and nutritious way to begin your day and can be personalized by incorporating various ingredients.

This post will discuss the benefits of consuming breakfast egg muffins, provide a basic recipe, give tips on how to make and present them in diverse ways, and briefly discuss their history. The idea of muffins has been around for quite some time, but breakfast egg muffins are a more recent culinary delight.

They started gaining traction in the United States not too long ago, appealing as a nutritious and convenient breakfast choice for those with bustling schedules. Since their introduction, they’ve earned a spot as a kitchen staple and are beloved by folks across all age groups.

What Are Breakfast Egg Muffins

Essentially, it is also known as frittatas, which are delicious egg cups cooked in the oven. They can contain vegetables such as bell pepper, green onions, meats like ham or cooked bacon, and a healthy portion of shredded cheese. 

You can also go for the plain version and just enjoy this egg muffin recipe on its own or feature them in your breakfast lineup. You can also make mini frittatas if you want.

Ingredients

I opted not to cook the vegetable, bacon, or ham to make things easier. However, you can saute your bacon until crispy, then saute the bell peppers, onions, ham, and tomatoes in some of the rendered bacon fat. 

Eggs: Eggs are the base for these breakfast muffins. I used large eggs for this recipe, but you can use extra-large or jumbo eggs as well.

Bell Peppers: bell pepper adds a touch of sweetness to the egg cups. 

Cherry Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes add a slightly sweet, tart, tangy flavor to the breakfast muffins. There’s nothing like the contrast between the juicy cherry tomatoes and the creamy texture of the eggs. 

Mexican Cheese: The cheese helps to create a creamy texture. You can also use cheddar, parmesan, or another cheese if you desire. 

Red Onion: Red onions add a mild but sweet flavor to the breakfast muffins.

Bacon: The salty taste of bacon is what flavors these breakfast muffins. For this reason, I chose to omit salt from the recipe.

Ham: Ham brings a salty, slightly sweet, and lightly smoky flavor.  

Parsley and Chives: Herbs brighten up these colorful egg cups. 

How to Make the Breakfast Egg Muffin Recipe

To make egg muffins, preheat the oven to the exact temperature of 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin pan.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a spacious bowl until thoroughly mixed.

Next, pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tins or muffin cups, ensuring that each cup is approximately 2/3 full.

Add your toppings to each muffin cup, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or till the egg muffins are firm and have a lightly golden top.

After baking, give the muffins a few minutes to rest before removing them from the tin. Serve promptly or store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

Other Filling Ideas

Whether you want to make healthy protein-rich egg muffins or add a variety of flavors, these egg muffins are the ideal blank slate to explore your culinary skills. Why not try some of these filling ideas for your next breakfast?

• sausage 
• feta cheese
• jalepenos 
• kale 
• roasted red pepper
• Dijon mustard

Recipe Variations

• Mediterranean Egg Muffins: Add chopped tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese to your egg muffin mixture for a Mediterranean twist.
• Mexican Egg Muffins: Add black beans, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and shredded cheddar cheese to your egg muffin mixture for a spicy kick.
• Italian Egg Muffins: Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, and shredded mozzarella cheese to your egg muffin mixture for an Italian-inspired breakfast.
• Spinach and Feta Egg Muffins: Add chopped fresh spinach and crumbled feta cheese to your egg muffin mixture for a Greek-inspired flavor.
• Ham and Swiss Egg Muffins: Add diced ham and shredded Swiss cheese to your egg muffin mixture for a classic breakfast flavor.
• Sausage and Pepper Egg Muffins: Add crumbled cooked sausage and chopped bell peppers to your egg muffin mixture for a savory breakfast option.

Perks of Breakfast Egg muffins

Quick and Easy Breakfast: Quick and easy to make healthy breakfast, it can be prepared in advance, making them a perfect grab-and-go breakfast option for busy mornings.

Portable, Easy Breakfast: Egg muffins are also a convenient breakfast option for those who need to eat on the grab-and-go side.

Perfect for Meal Prep: Egg muffins make meal prep easy, as you can make them in advance and enjoy them throughout the week. By preparing a batch on Sunday, you can sort out breakfast for the rest of the week, and you can store it inside the refrigerator for a maximum of four days.

Kid-Friendly Breakfast: Healthy egg muffins are a great way for kids to eat vegetables. You can add chopped vegetables to the egg mixture and let your kids choose their favorite vegetables to make it a fun and interactive breakfast experience.

Budget-Friendly Breakfast: Egg muffins are an economical breakfast choice since they are created using basic and reasonably priced ingredients that can be easily obtained from any grocery store.

Perfect for Brunch: Egg muffins are perfect for brunch, and you can serve a large bowl of them with a side salad or fruit for a complete and satisfying meal.

Easy to Customize: Customizing is easy, and you can add different herbs and spices to create different flavor combinations. You could sprinkle in a small amount of cayenne pepper for an extra spicy flavor.

Low-Calorie Breakfast Option: It has a low-calorie breakfast option, containing approximately 80-100 calories for each muffin. This makes them a great breakfast option for people watching their calorie intake.

Tips & Tricks

How To Prevent Egg Muffins From Sticking

Use a muffin tin: Using a muffin tin ensures that the egg mixture cooks evenly and holds its shape.

Grease the tin well: Make sure to grease your muffin pan well with cooking spray to prevent the cups from sticking.

Don’t overfill: Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 of the way full to prevent overflow.

Use room temperature ingredients: Using room temperature eggs, cheese, and milk will help the egg mixture blend more easily.

Let them cool: Make sure that before removing them from the muffin tin, Allow the muffins to rest for a few minutes. This will prevent them from falling apart or sticking to the tin.

How To Store Breakfast Egg Muffins

You can store these breakfast muffins in the refrigerator or freezer. To store the egg muffins, cool them completely before transferring them to an airtight container and refrigerating them.

You can arrange the breakfast muffins in a single layer in a large container or divide them into single-serving portions before storing them in the fridge. Stored in the fridge, these egg muffins will last for 3 days.

To freeze these breakfast muffins, let them cool completely, then wrap each in plastic wrap. Place the egg muffins into a freezer-safe resealable Ziploc bag and freeze them. These egg cups have a shelf life of 3 months when stored in the freezer.

How To Reheat Breakfast Egg Muffins

Egg muffins have the amazing ability to be easily reheated. The reheating time may differ depending on the power of your microwave. 

To reheat egg muffins:

1. Remove the plastic wrap and set them on a microwave-safe plate.
2. If you reheat frozen egg muffins, heat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
3. If you reheat thawed egg cups, heat them for 30 seconds in the microwave.

More Breakfast Recipes

• Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
• TikTok Egg Sandwich
• Baked Eggs in Avocado
• Quiche Stuffed Bagels
• Baked French Toast Recipe