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Savory Egg Muffins

Name: Savory Egg Muffins
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ½ pound fresh broccoli florets, cut into very small pieces, about 1 cup; 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced, about 1 cup; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded, veins removed, diced, about 1 cup; 4 ounces cooked ham, diced, about 1 cup; 4 ounces white sharp cheddar cheese, grated, about 1 cup; 6 large eggs; ¼ cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; Salsa; Hot pepper sauce; Sour cream

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The Strategy:

These individually portioned egg muffins are packed with fresh broccoli, green onions, red bell pepper, diced ham, and sharp white cheddar cheese. Baked until fluffy and golden, they are a colorful, protein-rich option that is perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch. They are incredibly easy to prepare ahead and warm up beautifully.

Makes: 12 muffins, serves 6 | Total Time: 20 minutes till it's ready

Ingredients

Muffin Mix-Ins

½ pound fresh broccoli florets, cut into very small pieces, about 1 cup
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced, about 1 cup
1 large red bell pepper, seeded, veins removed, diced, about 1 cup
4 ounces cooked ham, diced, about 1 cup
4 ounces white sharp cheddar cheese, grated, about 1 cup

For the egg mixture and seasonings

6 large eggs
¼ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

For garnishing

Salsa
Hot pepper sauce
Sour cream

Raw cooking ingredients for Savory Egg Muffins arranged beautifully on a clean kitchen counter.

Instructions

Prep the filling

Preheat the oven to 350°.
Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with vegetable oil spray.
Toss together the veggies, ham, and half of the cheese.
Divide and place into the bottom of the muffin cups.

Bake the muffins

Whisk the eggs and half-and-half in a bowl until just combined.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the beaten eggs into the muffin cups.
Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake until the eggs are set, and the cheese is melting, about 20 minutes.

Garnish and serve

Remove the veggie egg muffins to a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.
Garnish with salsa, hot pepper sauce, and sour cream.

Cook’s Tip

These eggy muffins are the perfect make-in-advance meal. I bake them on Sunday so that we can eat them in a flash on a busy weekday. After they come out of the oven cool the muffins to room temperature. Wrap them individually and place them in the fridge. The muffins will be good all week long in your refrigerator and, if you are very industrious, they will last up to 3 months in your freezer! When you are ready to grab and go, simply plop a muffin into the microwave and cook on high for about 30 seconds. You have a breakfast treat that is ready to eat faster than you can navigate that corner drive through restaurant!

Home cook prepared steps for assembling and cooking Savory Egg Muffins.

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The Heart of the Table

Placed on a tiered stand, these colorful egg muffins bring a cheerful, festive energy to the brunch table. The savory scent of baked eggs, ham, and cheese creates a welcoming, lighthearted mood, encouraging everyone to enjoy a fresh, casual breakfast together.

An appetizing, fresh serving of cooked Savory Egg Muffins displayed beautifully on a styled dining table.

The Art of the Host

a heavy-gauge 12-cup muffin tin with a satin aluminum finish
a seamless, high-heat resistant silicone spatula in a soft slate gray
a can of vegetable oil spray for coating the muffin cups
a large, hand-thrown ceramic serving platter with an organic rim
a solid copper balloon whisk to perfectly aerate ingredients

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Arrange the warm egg muffins on a wooden serving board or a tiered ceramic stand, surrounded by fresh fruit like strawberries and orange slices. Set out small bowls of salsa and sour cream for dipping.
THE POUR: Pair these savory muffins with a bright, effervescent Mimosa made with fresh-pressed orange juice and dry Champagne served at 42°F. For a non-alcoholic option, offer a chilled sparkling white grape juice with a splash of cranberry.
THE VIBE: Morning Sunroom. Soft morning light and the fresh aroma of baked eggs create a bright, cheerful space for sharing brunch.

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Savory Egg Muffins

Savory Egg Muffins

The full recipe lives in the Vault

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