Breakfast is delicious and ready to travel when you make these easy broccoli and cheese eggs bites.
Easy Broccoli and Cheese Egg Muffins for Breakfast or a Quick Lunch
If you are looking for a quick, easy and healthy egg recipe – look no further! You are going to love these broccoli cheese and egg muffins for a healthy breakfast or lunch.
Delicious option for those busy mornings when you don’t have time to eat breakfast. These egg muffins are easy to transport to work or school for a quick solution to busy mornings. Just prepare in advance and you have a hearty breakfast that is simple to reheat.
Gather Your Ingredient’s for Delicious Broccoli Cheese Egg Bites:
- Frozen Chopped Broccoli – chopped broccoli works best in this recipe
- Butter – we love salted butter
- Eggs – organic eggs if possible. Read more on How to Choose Eggs
- Milk – use whole milk for this recipe
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – remember to shred your own to save money
- Dijon Mustard
Make these Simple Broccoli and Cheese Egg Muffins for a Quick Lunch or Dinner.
- 1 10 oz. bag chopped broccoli
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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Use a medium bowl and start the muffins by chopping the broccoli into small pieces. Microwave for about 3-4 minutes or until well thawed. Stir in butter and salt & pepper.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray your 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
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Evenly divide the broccoli between the 12 cups.
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Crack the eggs into the same bowl along with the milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk lightly then stir in the cheese.
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Spoon or pour mixture into each of the 12 cups, dividing equally. Fill almost to the top of the well but do not overfill.
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Bake for 20-22 minutes. Let cool and set for about 5 minutes before removing.
Breakfast is healthy and delicious with these broccoli cheesy cheddar egg bites. If you don’t care for cheddar cheese, try some Swiss or shredded Gouda cheese.
If you love muffins for breakfast, try our Homemade Egg McMuffin delicious breakfast sandwich!
You can really use any frozen broccoli, just chop it into small pieces using a sharp knife. If you can find it in your grocery store, organic is always a good option.
Spoon the buttered broccoli into cups, dividing mixture equally among the 12 cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.
Can You Add Ham to The Broccoli and Cheddar Egg Bites
Yes, adding ham is a delicious variation. Learn more about easy to use ham Cubed Ham and Diced Ham for adding to recipes.
Other Egg Bite Variations:
- Chopped Cooked Bacon
- Sautéed Red Pepper
- Crumbled Cooked Sausage
How to Store any Extra Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bites
Store your egg bites/muffins in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave for an easy breakfast. The egg muffins should easily last about 4-5 days so these are a great option for a cook-ahead breakfast that just needs to be reheated. These muffins travel well so take them to work for a quick breakfast when you don’t have a lot of time.
Are these Breakfast Muffins Healthy?
Yes, broccoli and eggs with a little added cheese makes for a very nutritious breakfast.
What to Serve with Broccoli and Cheddar Egg Bites
- Homemade Turkey Sausage – Learn how to Make Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
- Fresh Fruit Cup
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