Egg Muffins With Spinach And Feta (Printable)
Light, savory muffins combining fluffy eggs with fresh spinach and creamy feta cheese. An ideal grab-and-go breakfast or wholesome snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Eggs & Dairy
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
03 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 2 oz shredded cheese (optional, e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
→ Vegetables
05 - 3.5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 small onion, finely diced
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Spices & Seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
04 - Fold in the cooked spinach mixture and crumbled feta (and shredded cheese, if using) until evenly distributed.
05 - Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes or until set and lightly golden on top.
07 - Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can make 12 servings in about 30 minutes and eat breakfast all week without touching a stove
- The feta adds just enough tang to make these feel fancy even when you're eating them in your car
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- Overfilling the cups will make them stick to everything so keep that filling in check
- Letting them cool completely before storing prevents condensation from making them soggy
03 -
- Squeeze excess moisture from your spinach after wilting to prevent soggy muffins
- Use a cookie scoop for portioning evenly without making a mess