Description
These Spinach Quiche Muffins are a delightful and convenient way to enjoy a savory breakfast or snack. Packed with spinach, cheese, and flavorful seasonings, these mini quiches are perfect for meal prep and on-the-go eating.
Ingredients
Eggs:
6 large eggs
Heavy Cream:
1/4 cup
Spinach:
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
Cheddar Cheese:
1/2 cup shredded
Onion:
1/4 cup diced
Red Bell Pepper:
1/4 cup diced
Garlic Powder:
1/4 teaspoon
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/8 teaspoon
Olive Oil or Butter:
1 tablespoon for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Stir in spinach mixture and shredded cheese.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until quiches are set and golden on top. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or refrigerate.
Notes
- You can swap cheddar for feta, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese.
- These muffins freeze well; reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
