Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Jump to Nutrition Facts
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Ingredients
8large eggs
⅓cupwhole milk
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground pepper
1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
⅔cupchopped roasted red peppers
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined and frothy. Fold in cheese, spinach and roasted red peppers until combined.
Divide the mixture among the prepared muffin cups (about 1/3 cup each).
Bake until puffed, set and light golden, 16 to 18 minutes. (The egg bites will deflate once removed from the oven.) Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
To make ahead
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave on High for 30 seconds. For a crisper texture, broil 8 inches from heat source until crispy and lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhile eggs used to be more controversial due to their cholesterol content, we now know that thecholesterol in food—including eggs—has minimal impact on the cholesterol levels in our bodies. Add to that the fact thateggs contribute some amazing nutrition, including protein, vitamin B12 and choline, and you’ve got a nutrient-dense package inside that shell. And adding veggies to the eggs just ups the nutritional value.Despite its saturated fat content, some evidence shows that eatingcheese may actually be good for your heartand lower your risk of heart disease. In other words, not all saturated fat is created equal. Many types of cheese will also provide calcium and beneficial gut bacteria, making cheese a healthy choice.If you don’t have whole milk, you can use 2% milk instead. The texture of the egg bites will be slightly less creamy, but it won’t affect the flavor.Yes, you can! Try othervariations of these muffin-tin egg recipes, such asbell pepper, black beans and Monterey Jack cheese,spinach and mushroomorfeta and cherry tomato. Egg bites are a great way to use up leftoverroasted vegetablestoo.Eggs become tough and rubbery when they’re overcooked. Be sure to bake the egg bites just until set and light golden brown, about 16 to 18 minutes. When reheating egg bites in the microwave, it should only take about 30 seconds on High to warm them through.Refrigerate the egg bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat in the microwave, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 60 seconds until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
While eggs used to be more controversial due to their cholesterol content, we now know that thecholesterol in food—including eggs—has minimal impact on the cholesterol levels in our bodies. Add to that the fact thateggs contribute some amazing nutrition, including protein, vitamin B12 and choline, and you’ve got a nutrient-dense package inside that shell. And adding veggies to the eggs just ups the nutritional value.
Despite its saturated fat content, some evidence shows that eatingcheese may actually be good for your heartand lower your risk of heart disease. In other words, not all saturated fat is created equal. Many types of cheese will also provide calcium and beneficial gut bacteria, making cheese a healthy choice.
If you don’t have whole milk, you can use 2% milk instead. The texture of the egg bites will be slightly less creamy, but it won’t affect the flavor.
Yes, you can! Try othervariations of these muffin-tin egg recipes, such asbell pepper, black beans and Monterey Jack cheese,spinach and mushroomorfeta and cherry tomato. Egg bites are a great way to use up leftoverroasted vegetablestoo.
Eggs become tough and rubbery when they’re overcooked. Be sure to bake the egg bites just until set and light golden brown, about 16 to 18 minutes. When reheating egg bites in the microwave, it should only take about 30 seconds on High to warm them through.
Refrigerate the egg bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat in the microwave, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 60 seconds until warmed through.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)185Calories13gFat2gCarbs14gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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