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Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Egg Muffins

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These portable and make-ahead egg muffins are perfect for busy mornings, combining fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and fresh veggies for a quick, wholesome breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup finely diced bell peppers (red or green)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh spinach (optional)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion (yellow or sweet)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin thoroughly with olive oil or non-stick spray.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: finely dice the bell peppers and onion, then chop the spinach. If using frozen spinach, squeeze out excess water.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until fully blended. Add the cottage cheese and whisk again until smooth and creamy.
  4. Mix in the shredded cheddar, diced veggies, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine evenly without over-mixing.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Check at 18 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  7. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then gently run a knife around the edges before removing.
  8. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave for 30 seconds or oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Notes

Do not overfill muffin cups to avoid spillover. Drain veggies well to prevent sogginess. Use room temperature eggs for fluffiness. Fold ingredients gently to keep air in the batter. Add cooked bacon or sausage bits only after pre-cooking. Cool muffins before removing from tin for easier handling. Freeze extras in a single layer for up to 3 months.

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