Description
Savory mini frittata muffins bring Italian breakfast charm to your morning table. Compact egg cups packed with cheese, herbs, and vegetables offer delightful protein-rich bites you can enjoy quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or feta, mozzarella, or Swiss)
- ½ cup cooked bacon or sausage, crumbled
- ½ cup spinach or kale, chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup mushrooms, diced
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tbsps green onions or chives, chopped
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick coating or line with silicone cups. Position oven rack in middle and preheat to 375F (190C).
- Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs thoroughly until smooth, blending milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into a uniform liquid base.
- Ingredient Layering: Distribute selected fillings evenly across muffin cups, including bell peppers, bacon, spinach, and cheese to create a flavorful foundation.
- Filling and Baking: Pour egg mixture over prepared ingredients, filling each cup three-quarters full. Transfer tin to preheated oven and bake 18-20 minutes until golden and set, with a slightly bronzed surface.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow frittatas to rest 5 minutes after removing from oven, enabling them to stabilize. Gently release from tin using a small spatula, plate immediately or store. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months. Serve with hot sauce, avocado, or toast as desired.
Notes
- Prep Wisely: Use silicone liners or thoroughly grease muffin tin to prevent stubborn sticking and ensure easy removal of delicate frittata muffins.
- Balance Fillings Strategically: Distribute ingredients evenly across cups to guarantee consistent flavor and texture in each bite, preventing bland or overly dense sections.
- Control Liquid Ratio: Fill egg mixture only three-quarters full to allow proper rising and prevent messy overflow during baking, maintaining clean and professional presentation.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap ingredients for vegetarian, gluten-free, or low-carb versions by substituting proteins, using alternative cheeses, or incorporating different vegetable combinations to suit various nutritional preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 205 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg