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Quick Egg Muffin Cups: Best Easy Breakfast for Busy Mornings

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These quick egg muffin cups are the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Packed with protein and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, they are fluffy, delicious, and ready in under 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole milk recommended, 2% or oat milk works)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder for about 30 seconds until uniform and slightly frothy.
  3. Prepare add-ins: dice ham into small pieces, chop spinach, slice green onions, and grate cheese if needed.
  4. Divide ham, spinach, and green onions evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of cheese into each cup.
  5. Give the egg mixture a quick whisk, then pour into each cup, filling about 3/4 full. Gently stir each cup to distribute add-ins.
  6. Top each muffin with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until edges are set and centers are just barely jiggly.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a butter knife around edges and remove muffins. Transfer to a cooling rack or serve immediately.
  9. Serve warm or let cool completely before storing.

Notes

Grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking. Do not overfill cups; fill to 3/4 full. For wet vegetables like tomatoes or mushrooms, sauté first to remove moisture. Let muffins rest in pan for 5 minutes before removing. These taste even better the next day.

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