Egg Cups

Get ready to power up your mornings with these Egg Cups! These bite-sized protein powerhouses are packed with eggs, cheese, and your favorite veggies. They’re super easy to make and perfect for meal prep. Whip up a batch on Sunday, and you’ll have a grab-and-go breakfast ready all week. Plus, they’re endlessly customizable – unleash your inner chef and create your own flavor combinations!

Cooking Tip

Try different combinations with your favorite vegetables and cheeses. Some recommended combinations are spinach, tomato, mozzarella, and basil and garlic, mushroom, and bell pepper. The more veggies, the better! Add hot sauce, curry powder, herbs, sun dried tomatoes, or spices for flavor. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or pesto for added flavor. For a heartier meal, try adding potatoes, grains, cottage cheese, or meat.

Yield12 egg cups

Serving size1 egg cup

Perfect forKid-friendly

Dietary preferencesDiabetes Friendly

Ingredients

8 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup spinach and/or broccoli (finely chopped)
salt and pepper
Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray (or use muffin paper if you prefer).
Whisk eggs and milk until well combined. Stir in cheese. Add additional spices if desired. Divide egg mixture evenly between muffin tins.
Evenly divide vegetables between muffin tins filling them about 1/2-2/3 full.
Bake 20-25 minutes, or until egg cups are golden brown and set. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. Leftovers can be frozen and reheated in the microwave or eat cold.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

100Calories

7 Total Fat (g)

3.1Saturated Fat (g)

100Sodium (mg)

2Carbs (g)

0 Dietary Fiber (g)

6Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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