Description
Silky smooth homemade egg bites bring restaurant-style breakfast magic right to kitchen counters. Rich with protein and customizable flavors, these mini egg delights offer quick gourmet mornings you can savor in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 lb ground sausage
Vegetables and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded potatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/2 tablespoons (7.5 ml) avocado oil
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 tablespoons (7.5 ml) hot sauce or buffalo sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and arranging muffin liners in a 12-count tin.
- Create a flavor base by sautéing ground sausage in avocado oil until golden brown, breaking into small crumbles during cooking.
- Enhance the mixture by incorporating diced red bell peppers and cooking until vegetables become tender and slightly softened.
- Mix in shredded potatoes and chopped green onions with the sausage and pepper combination, allowing ingredients to meld together.
- Whisk eggs with coconut milk, infusing additional depth through hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and fresh parsley until smooth and fully integrated.
- Lightly coat muffin liners with oil to prevent sticking and potential burning.
- Distribute the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly across muffin cups, creating a foundational layer.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese generously over the sausage mixture to add richness and texture.
- Carefully pour the whisked egg mixture into each cup, filling nearly to the top without overflowing.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until eggs set completely and develop a light golden surface.
- Allow egg bites to rest and cool slightly before gently removing from the tin.
- Serve immediately while warm or store for convenient meal preparation.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting hot sauce or adding chili flakes for extra kick.
- Swap sausage with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or vegan sausage for vegetarian option.
- Prep and freeze egg bites for quick grab-and-go breakfast, maintaining freshness up to 3-4 days in airtight container.
- Use silicone muffin cups for easier removal and less oil spray needed, preventing potential sticking issues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg