Description
These Cheddar Breakfast Bites are perfect for a quick and satisfying morning meal. Packed with eggs, cheese, and savory fillings, they are great for breakfast on the go or meal prep. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
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Eggs Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fillings:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon or breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
Garnish:
- Optional chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- Mix eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Add fillings: Stir in cheddar cheese, cooked bacon or sausage, bell pepper, and onion.
- Fill muffin tin: Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until eggs are set and lightly golden.
- Cool and garnish: Let cool for 2–3 minutes before removing from the tin. Garnish with chives if desired.
- Serve or store: Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- You can also swap cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
