Frittata Egg Muffins Recipe made 3 ways! (2024)

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Frittata Egg Muffins made 3 Ways are super simple to prepare for a grab and go breakfast!

Use my flavor combos or your favorite add-ins to create your own breakfast masterpiece!

Frittata Egg Muffins Recipe made 3 ways! (1)Frittata Egg Muffins Recipe made 3 ways! (2)Morning time is hectic around these parts, which is why I love prepping these delicious and easy Breakfast Egg Muffins for the week. Even my kids love to get in on the action and come up with new flavor combinations! These egg muffins are great if you’re trying to go low-carb or on a keto diet.

Basic Frittata Egg Muffins Recipe

The base recipe for my Frittata Egg Muffins is very simple and only requires a handful of ingredients.

  • Eggs
  • Heavy Cream
  • Diced Onion (or onion powder if desired)
  • Salt & Pepper

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PRO TIP: Make sure you whisk your frittata muffin ingredients really well, so that the mixture is a pale yellow.

Egg Muffin Ingredient Add-Ins

You can customize these mini frittatas with just about anything your heart desires! Having trouble deciding what to add? Think about your favorite omelette ingredients! Or better yet, give these simple flavors a try!

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Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto

All you need is three additional ingredients to the base recipe above to create this delicious, Italian-inspired frittata muffin. A few halved grape tomatoes, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and a drizzle of prepared basil pesto. Use my homemade basil pesto or store bought!

Bacon, Cheddar & Chives

Crispy bacon, mild cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh chives make this classic flavor combo a kid favorite!

Mushroom, Garlic & Peppers

One of my favorite omelette flavors blends perfectly into a mini frittata. Sliced mushrooms, diced red bell peppers and minced garlic make for a delicious combo.

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Muffin Tin Frittatas

These frittatas are similar to a quiche, in that the filling is made primarily of eggs, but unlike a quiche because it has no crust. That means that these delicious frittatas are gluten free and even easier to prepare.

We love serving these with a dash of hot sauce, sliced avocado and diced tomatoes. My kids love adding a dollop of sour cream on top too.

PRO TIP: Try placing the warm egg muffin between two toasted english muffin slices for a quick breakfast sandwich!

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How Do You Keep Egg Muffins From Deflating?

You’ll notice that when baking, your egg muffins will rise nice and tall. They’ll puff up and look gorgeous and once removed from the oven, they’ll fall back down to a flatter top.

They should not concave!

If you find that your egg muffins have fallen below level, it’s most likely due to them not being fully cooked yet.

How Long To Bake Egg Muffins?

What I’ve found after much trial and error, is that the egg cups need between 15 to 17 minutes of cook time.

The more moisture-rich add-ins (tomato, pesto, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, mozzarella) will make the egg cups take longer to bake, while the more dense add-ins (bacon, cheddar, broccoli, sausage) allow the egg cups cook in less time.

Verdict – just keep an eye on them while they’re baking and once you see the tops of them not jiggle and lose their shiny top you should be good.

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Tips and Tricks for Making Perfect Egg Muffins:

  • Make sure to grease your muffin pan with non-stick spray or use silicone liners for easy removal.
  • Fill your muffin cups up to 3/4 of the way with the egg mixture. The eggs will rise when baking and you don’t want them to overflow!
  • Don’t overcook your egg muffins or they will become dried out and rubbery. Cook just until the center is set.
  • Let the muffins cool slightly before running a plastic knife or spatula around the edges of the muffins to remove them.

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How To Store Egg Muffins

Storing the cooked Frittata Egg Muffins is super simple! Let them cool completely then wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped muffins in a zip close bag in the refrigerator for up to 6 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months!

How to Reheat-

Simply unwrap the egg muffin and then wrap in a damp paper towel. Microwave on a microwave safe plate in 20 second increments until heated through.

More Breakfast Recipes To Try:

  • Bacon Cheddar Quiche Recipe
  • Breakfast Casserole Muffins
  • Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
  • Tailgating Breakfast Sandwiches

Breakfast is ready in no time with this simple and delicious Frittata Egg Muffin Recipe!

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Frittata Egg Muffins 3 Ways

Breakfast is ready in no time with these low carb frittata muffins! Use the base as your starting point and add in your favorite toppings as desired!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 muffins

Calories: 81 kcal

Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp onion, finely diced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Optional Frittata Add-Ins

  • diced tomato
  • mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • basil pesto
  • bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
  • mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • mushrooms, sliced
  • red bell pepper, diced
  • garlic, minced

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat a 12 count muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with silicone muffin cups.

  • Combine the eggs, heavy cream, diced onion and salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine, until the mixture is a pale yellow.

  • Divide the egg mixture between the 12 cups and add in your favorite toppings as desired, making sure to not fill the cups more than 3/4 of the way full.

  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the center of the egg cups are set and no longer shiny on top. Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the cups. Enjoy right away or let cool completely, then wrap and store in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition facts are based on the base egg mixture - add-ins will change the values.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords: Breakfast, Easy, eggs, frittata, muffins

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Frittata Egg Muffins Recipe made 3 ways! (2024)

FAQs

How to make egg muffins not stick? ›

Grease the muffin pans and skip the liner. My egg muffins comes out clean every time. Most muffin trays are made with non-stick materials now anyway, so a tiny bit of oil is enough to keep it from sticking at all.

What liners are best for egg muffins? ›

Alternatively, you can use paper or silicone muffin liners to prevent sticking. You'll also need a rimmed baking sheet that the muffin pan can sit on. Divide the diced bell pepper, green onion, spinach, and feta evenly among the 12 muffin cups.

How long can egg muffins stay in the fridge? ›

Storage and Reheating Tips

Let the muffins cool completely, then place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can store all of the muffins together in a single larger container or portion them into individual containers to take with you on the go.

Why are my egg muffins watery? ›

Ingredients for Egg Muffins

To prevent soggy egg muffins, saute the vegetables first in a little olive oil. This is especially important if you use spinach or mushrooms, which release a lot of moisture when cooked. Pork sausage: The addition of sausage makes these egg cups even more filling.

How to stop frittata sticking to muffin pan? ›

Grease your muffin ins with olive oil. Make sure they are greased well, or use parchment paper muffin tin liners to make sure the frittatas don't stick to the pan.

What can I use if I don't have muffin liners? ›

First, cut a sheet of parchment into five-to-six-inch squares. Then, place the squares over the holes in the muffin tin, and use the heel of a small glass to mold the paper into the indent.

Can I use butter instead of muffin liners? ›

Are cupcake liners really needed for cupcakes/muffins? Not really. If you're using liners just to keep cupcakes from sticking to the pan, you could omit them by greasing the cups with shortening or butter, or using a non-stick cooking spray.

Why did my egg muffins turn green? ›

This harmless but unappealing color change is the result of a chemical reaction between iron in the pan and sulfur in egg whites.

Can you use paper cupcake liners for egg muffins? ›

Of course you can use your muffin tin to bake these but one thing that makes these really easy, from preparation to clean up, are THESE (<affiliate) parchment paper cupcake wrappers that I found. Note: I would NOT recommend making these using regular cupcake wrappers.

What does adding eggs to muffins do? ›

In cakes, muffins, cookies, pancakes, waffles, doughs and many other baked goods, whole eggs are used as a binder. Eggs are natural binders, helping hold all other baking ingredients together and increasing the viscosity of batters and doughs.

What does adding more eggs do to muffins? ›

Eggs are responsible for giving baked goods structure, which means the amount you use directly affects the resulting texture. Using too few eggs will make your desserts dense, but using too many will make them rubbery.

Why are my muffins dense and not fluffy? ›

Overmixing the batter.

When you overmix the batter, it crushes the air bubbles and ruins the fluffy texture. → Follow this tip: To ensure a batch of light, fluffy muffins, mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just barely combined, and no more dry flour is visible.

Why do my muffins stick to the muffin cups? ›

The amount of fat in the muffin batter affects how easily the baked muffin can be removed from the pan. Lightly spray the bottom of each muffin cup with no-stick cooking spray or use paper or aluminum foil cup liners.

Why do my muffins stick to the muffin paper? ›

Some batters are very high in sugar, which can caramelize against a paper wrapper (or a metal pan, for that matter) and stick, while others are simply very delicate in texture. Batters that are relatively low in fat also tend to stick more than higher fat recipes.

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