Description
Delicious and nutritious Broccoli and Cheddar Egg Muffins, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. These savory muffins combine fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, and red bell pepper baked to perfection in a water bath for a tender texture. Garnished with fresh chives, they are easy to make and packed with protein and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 small eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners for easy removal of the egg muffins.
- Mix Eggs and Milk: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 8 small eggs, 1/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Fold in 1 cup chopped broccoli florets, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper into the egg mixture until evenly distributed.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Prepare Water Bath: Place the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish. Carefully pour hot water into the larger dish until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the muffin tin. This water bath helps cook the muffins gently and evenly.
- Bake Egg Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Garnish each muffin with freshly chopped 2 tablespoons of fresh chives before serving.
Notes
- Using a water bath ensures gentle, even cooking for a tender texture.
- You can customize these muffins by adding other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Egg muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Make sure not to overfill the muffin cups to prevent overflow during baking.
- Using fresh chives adds a mild onion flavor and bright color to the muffins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: egg muffins, broccoli egg muffins, breakfast muffins, cheddar cheese muffins, healthy breakfast, protein muffins, baked egg cups
