These easy bell pepper egg bites are a great way to get an easy high-protein breakfast. The simple ingredients such as red bell pepper, eggs, breakfast sausage, and veggies all form the perfect little egg bites for those busy mornings. Pair them with a salad or jazz things up with some hot sauce. Starbucks look out!
Why Make This Bell Pepper Egg Bites Recipe?
- If you are looking for a quick meal prep idea try making a tray of egg bites to keep you full and satisfied all day.
- The best part about this recipe is that you can use a regular muffin pan to bake them in the oven and freeze the remainder for later.
- This Starbucks copycat recipe can be made ahead of time and in the comfort of your home. Resulting in less money being spent.
Ingredients
- Fresh Whole Eggs- To make the egg batter. I used large eggs. This will help form the perfect texture. I will discuss other substitutions and variations below.
- Mix Vegetables– a mixture of red, yellow, and green bell peppers to give things a sweet and mild flavor.
- Seasonings– Fresh herbs, black pepper, and kosher salt worked well in the blended egg mixture. You can get creative and add chopped spinach and sauteed veggies.
- Non-stick cooking spray is a. must in this recipe unless you want to burn your first batch You can omit from the recipe if you use muffin cups.
How To Make Egg Bites?
Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. No, water bath Cut your vegetables and sausages into bite-sized pieces.
To medium-high heat skillet begin to sear your sausage pieces until golden brown.
Whisk together the eggs in a large bowl and the remaining ingredients. Add the cooking spray to your cupcake containers with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the mixture to the pan ensuring not to let things overflow. Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool on a paper towel for 2 minutes and remove from dish. Enjoy your bell pepper egg bites!
Equipment You Will Need
To make these nutrition powerhouses you will need a silicone muffin pan or cupcake pan along with non-stick Spray.
How To Warm Egg Bites?
You can reheat these little bites in the microwave for up to 30 seconds.
Other Ways To Create
- Add some spinach and have something similar to mini frittatas to add even more of a protein kick.
- Add parmesan cheese, and gruyere cheese for a Southern twist.
- Blended cottage cheese is the perfect way to add in a kick of protein.
There you have it amazing homemade egg bites.
Bell Pepper Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 Large Eggs
- 1 to 2 Sausage Links Chopped (Favorite breakfast sausage)
- 1/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper
- Salt To your liking
- Garlic Powder To you liking
- Black pepper To you liking
- Cooking spray or Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Grease your muffin tin with cooking spray.Cooking spray
- In a bowl mix together all of the ingredients.4 to 6 Large Eggs, 1 to 2 Sausage Links, 1/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper, Salt, Garlic Powder, Black pepper
- Pour the egg mixture to the muffin tin at about 3/4 full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the top is slightly browned.
