Egg Muffins with Spinach
Tender baked egg muffins filled with sautéed spinach, onion, and cheddar. Makes 12 muffins, with 2 muffins per serving.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 190°C. Grease all 12 wells of the muffin tin with 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil.
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Step 2
Heat the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
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Step 3
Add the spinach and cook until wilted and excess moisture has evaporated. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
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Step 4
Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
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Step 5
Stir the cooled spinach mixture and cheddar cheese into the egg mixture. Divide evenly among the 12 prepared muffin wells.
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Step 6
Bake until the centers are set and reach an internal temperature of 71°C.
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Step 7
Let the muffins cool in the tin, then loosen the edges and remove them.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Cook the centers to 71°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 4 days; reheat until steaming hot.
Risk factors
- raw egg handling
- insufficient cooking
- improper leftover storage