The perfect recipe for a quick and easy breakfast and a great way to get some protein in the morning before starting your day!

Egg Bites - Scrambled Eggs in an English Muffin
Level: Intermediate Prep:  Yield: 6 servings
Total: 30 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 1 egg bite

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, beaten 
  • ⅓ cup fat-free milk
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 English muffins
  • (Optional) ½ to 1 cup vegetables, diced onions, peppers, broccoli, spinach, mushroom)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine beaten eggs, milk, pepper and salt
  3.  (Optional) Mix in diced vegetables.
  4. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Remove from the oven and cut eggs into six even squares.
  7. Toast the English muffins in a toaster or on a baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Place one egg bite onto an English muffin.

Cook's Note

If freezing the egg bites: wrap each egg bite in parchment paper, place them in a freezer-grade container or freezer bag, and label it with the date frozen and the name of the food.

Reheating: unwrap the frozen egg bite, place the egg bite on a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel under it to catch the excess liquid, and reheat for 1 to 1:30 minutes. Place egg bite on a toast English muffin.

 

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving size: 1 egg bite
>Calories 260 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 200mg 67%
Sodium 410mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 2g  
Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 15g  
Vitamin D 1mcg 6%
Calcium 246mg 20%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 196mg 4%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
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