Name: Egg Bites Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 6 Eggs; 1/2 cup Half and Half; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 cup Ham (chopped); 1/4 cup bacon bits; 1/4 cup red pepper, (chopped); 1/4 cup Chopped Green Scallions; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; Kosher Salt (to taste); Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

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This breakfast Egg Bites recipe gives you all the delicious goodness of an omelet in incredibly convenient bite-sized cups. They are super easy to make and are absolutely delectable to boot! They make a great on-the-go breakfast and they can be customized with the ingredients of your choice.

Why You'll Love Breakfast Egg Cups

Fast. Make breakfast for the whole week in under 30 minutes.
Easy. A simple pour and cook recipe makes meal prep a breeze.
Low Carb. Believe it or not, there is only one carb per egg bite!
High Protein. You can enjoy 5 grams of protein per egg bite. A delicious high protein breakfast meal prep idea and easy way to hit your daily macros.

Are Egg Bites Healthy?

What may be healthy for one person may not be healthy for someone else. So, use your best judgment when determining if these egg bites are healthy for you.

They are high in protein, low in carbs, and when filled with lots of your favorite veggies, they are high in healthy vitamins and minerals, too.

Ingredients You'll Need

You'll never believe that with just a handful of ingredients you can make something that packs as much flavor and protein as these egg bites.

Here's what you'll need to have in your kitchen before you get started:

Eggs- Make up the bulk of these egg bites and serves as the vessel for all of the other yummy ingredients.
Half and Half- Gives the egg bites body and makes them light and fluffy.
Baking Powder- Provides a bit of airiness to the egg cups and helps them rise during the cooking process.
Ham- Chopped into small, bite-sized pieces.
Bacon bits- The precooked bacon bits ensure everything is cooked thoroughly in the short cooking time these egg bites require.
Red pepper- Adds color and a touch of heat.
Chopped Green Scallions- For a pop of freshness and color.
Shredded Parmesan Cheese- This is one of the lower-carb cheeses you can choose for these egg bites. It gives a slight tanginess to each bite.
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper

How To Make This Egg Bites Recipe

This egg bite recipe is so incredibly simple to make, you'll wonder why you haven't tried them before! Follow the super simple instructions below to get the perfect egg bites every time:

Heat oven to 350 F.
Beat eggs, half and half, and baking powder together.
Mix the rest of the ingredients together gently.
Spray a 12-cup muffin pan very well.
Divide the chopped veggie, meat, and cheese mixture into the bottom of the muffin cups.
Pour the egg mixture, being careful not to fill it more than ¾ of the way full.
Bake for 25-30 mins until a skewer stuck into the middle comes out clean.

Variations

I basically used whatever veggies I thought would make it pretty and colorful. If you don't like peppers, substitute something else. I'd just be careful not to put "wet" veggies like tomatoes which I think would make it harder to get a dry end product.

Skip the meat. For a meatless breakfast, just omit the ham and bacon. For an extra punch of flavor and protein, double the cheese.
Add more veggies. While the scallions and peppers add a lovely color and flavor profile, you can really ramp up the nutrition in these egg bites with some broccoli, cauliflower, or spinach.
Use only egg whites. To keep the calories and cholesterol low in these little breakfast bites, you can make them with egg whites only.
Spice it up. Add some finely diced jalapenos to the egg bites for a kick of spice.

How Long Are Egg Bites Good For?

Egg bites are a great meal prep solution for breakfasts on the go! When I know my week is going to be especially busy, I like to prep enough for the whole work week.

Just pop a batch of these in the oven or Instant Pot on a Sunday night and they'll be just as tasty as they were the day you made them up to 5 days later if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

More Quick Breakfast Ideas

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