LO-CARB VEGGIE EGG MUFFIN CUPS

Oh yummy! Lo-Carb Veggie Mufin Cups have been my new favorite breakfast for awhile now!

I whip up a dozen... eat a couple and put the rest in the frig for a grab-and-go-breakfast.

These muffin cup are full of fluffy egg goodness and a great way to use up leftover veggies...

This recipe is really just a formula. You can use what veggies, breakfast meat and cheese you have on hand. I have made it many ways and it always tastes scrumptious!

STONEGABLE LO-CARB VEGGIE MUFFIN CUPS

1 dozen large eggs

1/2 cup milk (I use cream)

salt and pepper

2 tsp olive oil

1 shallot, finely diced

1/4 cup red or green pepper, finely chopped

8 slices bacon, crumbled

4 slices deli ham, chopped

1 bag baby spinach

2 sprigs thyme 

2/3 cup of good cheese, shredded (I use sharp cheddar)

sauteed mushrooms, for garnish

grape tomatoes, diced, for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and peppers and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add bacon crumbles, deli ham and thyme. Stir. Cook for 4 minutes.

Add baby spinach and cook until wilted (see image above).

Meanwhile crack 1 dozen eggs into a large bowl. Add milk and season well. Whisk vigorously together.

Thoroughly spray a regular size muffin pan with cooking spray.

Divide up the veggie mix between the 12 muffin cups. Pour eggs over the veggie mix to 1/4 inch of the top of each muffin cup.  Sprinkle with cheese.

Place the muffin pan on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

The egg cups will rise.

Take out of oven and rest for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of each muffin cup and remove gently with a fork.

To refrigerate~cool completely and keep in airtight container.

To reheat in the microwave~ choose a low setting and heat for 1 or 2 minutes. Dot overcook or they will get tough.

Other ingredients to use:

~crumbled sausage

~ turkey bacon

~deli bologna

~kielbasa

~broccoli

~onions

~green onions

~asparagus

~wiss chard

~leeks

~black olives

~any cheeses

~ use salsa as a garnish

~ sauces to pour over eggs

~add your favorites here!

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