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Easy Make-Ahead Egg Muffins with Spinach and Cheese

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Quick and healthy egg muffins packed with spinach and cheddar cheese, perfect for make-ahead breakfasts that are simple, comforting, and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 10 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt)
  • Olive oil or butter for greasing the muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin with olive oil or butter.
  2. Prepare the spinach: chop fresh spinach finely or thaw and squeeze out excess water from frozen spinach.
  3. In a large bowl, crack the eggs and beat vigorously with a whisk or fork until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  4. Add the milk and cottage cheese (if using) to the eggs and mix well.
  5. Stir in the chopped spinach, shredded cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine without overmixing.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until muffins are set and lightly golden on top. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a slight sheen but no liquid.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing the muffins from the tin.
  9. Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking. Squeeze out excess water from spinach to avoid soggy muffins. Room temperature eggs mix better and bake more evenly. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins fluffy. Rotate pan halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots. For extra fluffiness, separate eggs, beat whites to soft peaks, and fold in last.

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