Veggie Egg Bites | Kara Lydon

A simple make-ahead breakfast that’s excellent for grab-n-go within the morning, these veggie egg bites are filled with chopped greens, herbs and cheddar cheese!

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Mornings can generally really feel hectic however breakfast doesn’t must be!

I like make-ahead breakfast options like these veggie egg bites with Really Grass Fed Cheddar which can be straightforward to make, might be saved within the fridge for just a few days or within the freezer for just a few months, and might be reheated shortly within the morning.

Plus, these egg bites (or egg cups or egg muffins – whichever time period you fancy!) are straightforward to grab-n-go when you want a breakfast you’ll be able to take with you for the morning commute or for whenever you arrive to the workplace.

I like how tasty these egg bites are too – the mushrooms and aged grass-fed cheddar present a savory umami taste and the contemporary chives give it a brilliant gentle oniony taste. The egg combination is wealthy and velvety.

You’ll be able to simply customise this recipe too relying on what you might have available. This recipe is a superb automobile for leftover veggies or proteins from the evening earlier than that you just’re wanting to make use of up.

Full of protein, fats and fiber, these egg bites are excellent for a balanced breakfast or morning snack. I like pairing these with contemporary fruit and a slice of toast within the morning for somewhat further endurance.

Elements You’ll Want

Notes on Elements 

Mushrooms: I like cremini (aka child bellas or brown mushrooms) greatest as a result of they’ve a deeper, earthier taste than white mushrooms however white mushrooms are nice too if you need a extra gentle mushroom taste.

Bell pepper: Use any shade you’d like! I just like the purple as a result of it offers the bites a pleasant pop of shade.

Onion: I exploit yellow onion as a result of it sautés nicely with veggies and has a gentle taste.

Child spinach: You may substitute child spinach with any darkish, leafy inexperienced you might have available (kale, Swiss chard, spinach, and so on.).

Milk: I used complete cow’s milk however you should use whichever milk or non-dairy milk different you’ve acquired in your fridge; simply be sure it’s unsweetened if utilizing non-dairy. 

Dijon mustard: This provides a pleasant taste punch to the egg combination but it surely’s not needed when you don’t have any available.

Chives: I exploit contemporary chives which give a gentle oniony taste that pairs properly with cheddar cheese however you may use one other herb of your alternative right here – parsley or basil would additionally work nicely!

Cheddar Cheese: I used Truly Grass Fed Natural Sharp Cheddar Cheese, which is aged for 12 months and is daring and creamy. In addition they make a Pure Aged Cheddar Cheese, which is aged for six months and is good and creamy. Both would work nicely on this recipe! Should you like a extra gentle cheddar taste, go together with the Pure Aged!

Butter: I used Truly Grass Fed Natural Creamy Unsalted Butter. Because of their cows’ grass-fed diets, their butters have a golden shade and velvety texture that reveals a novel richness and creaminess!

Tools You’ll Want 

Muffin Tin (nonstick ceramic or silicone works nicely to keep away from sticking)

Mixing Bowl

Nonstick sauté Pan

Wire cooling rack

Make Veggie Egg Bites

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 325 levels F and grease muffin tin with butter.

Step 2:

Soften butter over medium warmth and sauté onion, mushrooms, and bell peppers till tender.

Step 3:

Add child spinach and cook dinner till wilted.

Step 4:

Add eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a medium mixing bowl and whisk till mixed.

Step 5:

Evenly divide cooked greens among the many 12 muffin tin wells.

Step 6:

Evenly sprinkle grated cheddar cheese and chives among the many wells.

Step 7:

Pour egg combination into every nicely.

Step 8:

Bake at 325 levels F till eggs are set, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 9:

Let cool in pan for a couple of minutes earlier than utilizing a knife to loosen egg from pan to switch to a wire rack to complete cooling or serve instantly.

Knowledgeable Suggestions

• Grease the muffin tin wells generously with butter so the egg bites don’t keep on with the pan. Relying on the fabric of the pan, even when it’s well-greased, you could have a skinny layer of remnant caught to the underside of the pan. If you’d like a brilliant clear switch with no egg caught to the underside of the pan, use a silicone or nonstick ceramic muffin tin.
• If the center of your egg bites are considerably deflating within the middle upon cooling, it means your oven was both too sizzling and/or your bites cooled too shortly. If that is taking place, strive decreasing the oven temperature and cook dinner longer or let bites cool within the pan for longer earlier than transferring them to a wire rack to complete cooling. After I examined this recipe, switching the oven temperature from 350 levels to 325 levels helped to cut back deflating. Your egg bites shall be barely hyped up whenever you first take them out of the oven and they’ll deflate barely however important deflating within the middle of the bites might be averted by troubleshooting with the options above.
• Fill your muffin tin wells not more than ¾ of the best way full as a result of they are going to puff up and develop upon cooking.
• You should utilize uncooked greens and skip sautéing when you’re in a time crunch however you’ll have to lower the quantity of greens you’re utilizing because the veggies shrink upon cooking. You’ll additionally need to chop the newborn spinach if utilizing uncooked.

Recipe FAQs 

What are the diet advantages of grass-fed cheese and butter?

Grass fed cows produce dairy with considerably extra beta-carotene (an antioxidant and supply of vitamin A), greater ranges of helpful omega-3 fatty acids, and an optimum ratio of omega-3 to omega-6.

Why did you employ Really Grass Fed?

I take pleasure in utilizing and dealing with manufacturers that care about animal welfare and sustainability. Truly Grass Fed companions with a co-op of three,000 household farms positioned throughout Eire’s fertile land.

The model is strongly rooted within the artwork of Irish farming – their cows reside their greatest lives exterior grazing on inexperienced Irish grass maintained utilizing regenerative farming practices.

Their cheeses and butters are sourced from cows which can be 95% grass-fed (common of 1 cow for each two acres) and are Non-GMO Challenge Verified, Animal Welfare Accepted by A Greener World and free from development hormones and antibiotics.

Really Grass Fed is a member of 1% for the Planet and donates one p.c of its annual income to assist the work of Sluggish Meals USA.

What do you eat with egg bites? 

Egg bites are scrumptious paired with contemporary fruit, avocado slices, breakfast potatoes, oatmeal, and/or toast!

Why are my egg bites spongy?

The spongy texture comes from air being trapped in combination so strive whisking till components are simply mixed. Protecting the oven temperature low also can assist forestall a spongy texture. 

Why did my egg bites sink or deflate within the middle?

If the center of your egg bites are considerably deflating within the middle upon cooling, it means your oven was both too sizzling and/or your bites cooled too shortly. If that is taking place, strive decreasing the oven temperature and cook dinner longer or let bites cool within the pan for longer earlier than transferring them to a wire rack to complete cooling. Your egg bites shall be barely hyped up whenever you first take them out of the oven and they’ll deflate barely however important deflating within the middle of the bites might be averted by troubleshooting with the options above. 

Storage and Preparation

Egg bites might be saved within the fridge in an hermetic container for as much as 3-4 days. Let eggs cool fully earlier than storing.

Egg bites might be saved within the freezer for as much as 2-3 months. To retailer, let cool fully then switch to an hermetic container or let freeze on a cookie sheet first then switch to a freezer bag.

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For extra egg breakfast inspiration, take a look at my different recipes beneath!

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