Eggs Bites In Oven
If you’re looking for a breakfast option that’s simple, filling, and oh-so-delicious, you’ve landed in the right spot. My oven-baked egg bites are the ultimate solution for busy mornings, meal prep, or casual brunch gatherings.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- - Cooking spray
- - 5 small tri-color baby potatoes sliced thin
- - ¼ stick of butter
- - 10 large eggs
- - 1 small yellow bell pepper finely diced
- - 1 small tomato diced
- - ½ cup fresh spinach chopped
- - ¼ cup diced ham
- - ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- - 1 slice mozzarella cheese cut into 12 cubes
- - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs for extra flavor
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This temperature is just right to ensure your egg bites cook through evenly without drying out.
Step 2: Prepare the Muffin Tin
- Grab your 12-cup muffin tin and give it a spritz with nonstick cooking spray. This is important—it prevents your egg bites from sticking and makes clean-up a breeze!
Step 3: Layer the Potatoes
- Arrange a layer of the thinly sliced baby potatoes on the bottom of each muffin cup. This not only adds substance but also gives a lovely flavor base. Add a small pat of butter atop the potatoes for richness.
Step 4: Bake the Potato Base
- Pop the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes. This brief bake will help the potatoes become tender.
Step 5: Mix the Egg Filling
- While the potatoes are cooking, grab a large mixing bowl. Crack the eggs into the bowl and beat them lightly. Add in the yellow bell pepper, diced tomato, chopped spinach, diced ham, and finely chopped onion. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs for that extra kick.
Step 6: Fill with Egg Mixture
- After 5 minutes, remove the muffin tin from the oven. Carefully ladle the egg mixture over the baked potato base, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Step 7: Add the Cheese
- Top each muffin cup with a cube of mozzarella cheese. This will melt beautifully as the egg bites bake, creating that gooey, cheesy goodness we all crave.
Step 8: Final Bake
- Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and slightly puffed. The tops should look golden and inviting!
Notes
- Use a mix of your favorite veggies to keep things interesting.
- Don’t overfill the muffin cups to prevent overflow during baking.
- Consider adding spices like paprika or cumin for an extra flavor boost.
- These bites paired wonderfully with homemade salsa or a dollop of guacamole.
- Let them cool slightly before popping them out of the tin to retain their shape.
Nutrition
Serving: 12gCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 6g
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