Keto-Friendly Egg Muffins
Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (seeds removed)
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Dice all the vegetables and have them ready. If you’re using bacon, cook it until crispy and crumble it into small pieces.
- Whisk Eggs and Cream:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Cheese and Vegetables:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and crumbled bacon (if using). Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Fill Muffin Cups:
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the greased muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the Oven:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the egg muffins are set and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool Slightly:
- Allow the egg muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve Warm or Refrigerate:
- Serve the keto-friendly egg muffins warm as a delicious breakfast or snack. Alternatively, refrigerate them for later use.
- Optional:
- Customize your egg muffins by adding other keto-friendly ingredients such as spinach, feta cheese, or sausage.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy these keto-friendly egg muffins as a convenient and tasty way to start your day or as a portable snack.
Note:
- You can store the leftover egg muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave or oven before serving.
These keto-friendly egg muffins are versatile, and you can experiment with different vegetable and protein combinations to suit your taste preferences.
