Mazzullo, N. 2024, Egg Bites, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

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

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

Learn more about the author(s)

Wendy Hanson Mazet

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