Protein-Packed Breakfast Egg Cups – Easy Meal Prep Recipe
RECIPE BY SARAH MITCHELL
PREP
15 mins
COOK
25 mins
CALS
320 kcal
YIELD
12 servings
The Story

Fuel Your Day: The Ultimate Protein-Packed Breakfast Egg Cups Recipe
What You'll Need
🥚12 large eggs
🥛1/4 cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
1/2 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry and chopped
🌶️1/4 cup diced bell pepper (any color), pre-sautu00e9ed if desired
🥓1/4 cup cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage or diced ham
🧀1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
🧂Salt and black pepper to taste
🌶️Optional: a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes
🧈Cooking spray or butter for muffin tin
How to Make It
🌡️ STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin (or use...
🥣 STEP 2
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until light and fluffy. Season with salt, pepper, ...
🍳 STEP 3
Evenly distribute the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, cooked sausage or ham, and sh...
🥣 STEP 4
Carefully pour the whisked egg mixture over the fillings in each cup, filling about u00...
⏲️ STEP 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set, slightly puffed, and lightly golden ...
❄️ STEP 6
Let the egg cups cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully running a knife ...
✨ STEP 7
Serve warm immediately, or store for meal prep (see storage instructions above).
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