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Easy Baked Egg Cups with Spinach and Feta

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These baked egg cups are a quick, nutritious, and flavorful breakfast option perfect for meal prep. Packed with fresh spinach and creamy feta, they are easy to make ahead and reheat well.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs (preferably free-range)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Olive oil or non-stick spray for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin with olive oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Roughly chop about 1 cup of fresh spinach. No need to cook it beforehand as it will wilt during baking.
  3. Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add ¼ cup (60 ml) milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder if using. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped spinach and ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Evenly distribute the egg mixture into the greased muffin tin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, starting to check at 18 minutes. The egg cups should puff slightly and be set in the center but still moist.
  7. Insert a toothpick or knife in the center of one egg cup to test doneness. If it comes out clean, they are done; if wet, bake a few more minutes.
  8. Let the egg cups cool for about 5 minutes before running a knife around the edges and gently removing them with a spoon or spatula.
  9. Serve warm or let cool completely before storing in an airtight container for meal prep.

Notes

If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess water to avoid soggy cups. Do not overfill muffin cups to prevent overflow. Beating eggs well before adding fillings traps air for fluffier cups. Egg cups firm up as they cool. Variations include adding sautéed veggies, cooked sausage or bacon, or using dairy-free cheese alternatives.

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