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Baked Egg Bites with Spinach, Red Peppers, and Monterey Jack Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 egg bites
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Delicious and savory egg bites loaded with Monterey Jack cheese, fresh spinach, and fire roasted red peppers, baked to perfection in a water bath for a moist, tender texture. Perfect for a protein-packed breakfast or snack, these egg bites are easy to prepare and serve in individual portions.

Ingredients

Egg Mixture

  • 10 large eggs

Add-ins

  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, finely shredded
  • ¾ cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fire roasted jarred red peppers, finely chopped

Others

  • Cooking spray for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Prepare water bath and preheat oven: Fill a 9x13 baking dish halfway with water and place it on the bottom rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Beat the eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the 10 eggs until fully combined and slightly frothy to incorporate air for a light texture.
  3. Distribute egg mixture: Evenly divide the beaten egg mixture into the 12 muffin cups, about ¼ cup per cup.
  4. Add fire roasted red peppers: Equally distribute the finely chopped fire roasted red peppers among each muffin cup.
  5. Add spinach: Divide the finely chopped fresh spinach equally into each muffin cup on top of the eggs and peppers.
  6. Add cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese into each muffin cup over the other ingredients.
  7. Mix ingredients in each cup: Using a fork, gently mix the contents in each muffin cup to combine the eggs with the cheese, spinach, and peppers for an even bite.
  8. Bake the egg bites: Place the muffin tin on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the centers are set and no longer jiggly.

Notes

  • Using a water bath helps keep the egg bites moist and tender by preventing direct heat.
  • Feel free to substitute Monterey Jack cheese with cheddar or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
  • Finely chopping the spinach and peppers ensures even distribution in each bite.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and reheat gently in the microwave.
  • This recipe can be doubled and baked in batches if needed.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/baked-egg-bites-with-spinach-red-peppers-and-monterey-jack-cheese-recipe/