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Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Egg Muffin Cups with Veggies

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These make-ahead breakfast egg muffin cups with veggies are a quick, easy, and delicious solution for busy mornings. Packed with fresh vegetables, cheese, and a creamy egg base, they are perfect for meal prep and reheat well without losing texture.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy, almond, or oat)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers (red or yellow preferred)
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or kale or Swiss chard)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or favorite melting cheese)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing muffin tin)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tin with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Chop all vegetables finely. If using zucchini, squeeze out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk 8 large eggs. Add 1/2 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt and 1/4 cup milk. Whisk until smooth with no lumps.
  4. Stir in chopped bell peppers, spinach, red onion, and optional zucchini. Mix in 1/2 cup shredded cheese and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix gently.
  5. Pour mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. This should fill 12 standard muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Check at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick; if it comes out clean, they are done. Tops should be lightly golden and spring back when touched.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Run a butter knife around edges to loosen, then gently lift out.
  8. Serve warm or let cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and dairy for even cooking. Grease muffin tins well to prevent sticking. Squeeze excess moisture from watery veggies like zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Under-whisked eggs can cause dense texture; whisk until slightly frothy. Muffins can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in microwave or oven before serving.

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