Super Easy 5-Ingredient Meal Prep Egg Muffins
Make quick, protein-packed egg muffins using only five main ingredients. These are perfect for meal prepping and are easily adaptable for low-carb or Keto diets.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 28 min
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (any type)
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled sausage or bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin or use silicone liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until fully combined. Add the salt and pepper.
- Distribute the cooked sausage or bacon evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the meat in each cup.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the fillings, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set and slightly golden.
- Let the egg muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing them.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, skip any starchy vegetables and use only meat and cheese.
- You can freeze these muffins for up to one month. Cool completely, then place them in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
- To reheat, microwave a frozen muffin for 60 to 90 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 140