Description
These easy egg muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option packed with vibrant vegetables, melted cheese, and smoky paprika. Perfectly baked until golden and fluffy, they make a great grab-and-go meal or a versatile snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 150g broccoli, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- small handful of chives, chopped (optional)
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- large pinch of smoked paprika
- 50g cheddar or gruyère, grated
Other
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 4) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the egg muffins.
- Prepare muffin tin and vegetables: Brush half of the oil evenly into an 8-hole muffin tin. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, then add the finely chopped broccoli, red pepper, and sliced spring onions. Fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Mix eggs and cheese: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, smoked paprika, and half of the grated cheese until well combined.
- Combine vegetables and egg mixture: Stir the cooked and cooled vegetables into the egg mixture, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Fill muffin tin: Pour the egg and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared muffin holes. Top each muffin with the remaining grated cheese and, if desired, a few chopped chives for extra flavor and color.
- Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. Check for a golden brown color on top and that the muffins are cooked through by inserting a skewer or toothpick, which should come out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove from oven and let the egg muffins cool for a couple of minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk if preferred.
- Feel free to swap cheddar or gruyère cheese with any other cheese you have on hand, such as mozzarella or feta, for a flavor twist.
- These muffins freeze well, so you can make a batch ahead and reheat them in the oven or microwave when ready to eat.
- Adding herbs like parsley or thyme can enhance the flavor profile.
- Use a non-stick muffin tin or line with silicone muffin cups for easier removal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Keywords: egg muffins, baked egg cups, breakfast muffins, easy egg recipe, vegetable egg muffins, smoked paprika egg muffins
