Description
These Cheddar Breakfast Bites are a quick and delicious way to start your day. Packed with protein-rich eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, and savory bacon or sausage, they are perfect for meal prepping and make a convenient, flavorful breakfast or snack. Customize them with your favorite veggies or cheese for endless variations.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Fillings
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon or breakfast sausage
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- ½ cup diced bell pepper (any color)
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix the eggs and seasoning: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add fillings: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon or sausage, chopped green onions, and diced bell pepper. Mix everything evenly.
- Fill muffin cups: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the centers are set and the tops turn a light golden color.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bites to cool for about 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- These breakfast bites are perfect for meal prep and can be frozen for up to 2 months for convenient quick breakfasts.
- Try adding chopped spinach, mushrooms, or swap cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack or feta to change up the flavor profile.
- If using bacon or sausage, ensure it is fully cooked and crumbled before adding to the egg mixture.
- Use any color bell pepper to vary the taste and add extra color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
