Mini Spinach Egg Cups (Printable Version)

Savory mini cups packed with spinach, cheese, and herbs for a tasty protein boost any time.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 1/2 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced (optional)

→ Eggs & Dairy

04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
06 - 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, feta, or mozzarella)
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or use silicone liners.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl until blended. Stir in shredded cheese, Parmesan, and chopped herbs.
04 - Add the cooled sautéed vegetable mixture to the egg mixture and stir until evenly combined.
05 - Divide the mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the egg cups are puffed and set in the center.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes. Run a knife around edges to release and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They bake in twenty minutes and you can eat them hot or cold straight from the fridge.
  • No crust means no rolling pin, no chilling dough, and no leftover scraps to figure out.
  • You can change up the fillings based on whats about to go bad in your vegetable drawer.
02 -
  • Let the spinach cool before mixing it with the eggs or the heat will start cooking them and youll get weird clumps.
  • Dont overfill the cups because they rise in the oven and if theyre too full theyll spill over and bake onto the top of the tin.
03 -
  • Use silicone muffin liners if you have them because the quiches slide right out without any convincing.
  • Taste your egg mixture before baking and adjust the salt, especially if youre using a mild cheese like mozzarella.
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