Description
A delicious breakfast boost with high protein content from eggs and ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy alternative
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup lean ham, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Add diced ham, bell pepper, spinach, onion, and cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed throughout.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until muffins are puffed and set in the center.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to release from the tin. Serve warm or cool completely for storage.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- These muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg