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This image shows a plate of golden-brown breakfast muffins, infused with vegetables, served on a white plate, showcasing a quick and nutritious breakfast option that's both savory and satisfying.

Breakfast Muffins Recipe

These easy breakfast muffins are packed with protein and flavor, featuring fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, melty Cheddar, and fresh bell peppers. They’re perfect for a quick morning meal or meal prep. Just whisk, pour, and bake for a deliciously satisfying start to your day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooking spray
  • Oven
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ package shredded mild Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • 3¾ oz fully-cooked bacon pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 8 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
    This image shows the process of greasing a muffin tin with oil or butter to prepare it for pouring in the savory vegetable muffin mixture, ensuring the muffins don't stick while baking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine diced bell peppers and green onions.
    This image shows fresh vegetables, including bell peppers and spinach, being chopped on a cutting board, ready to be mixed into the muffin batter for added flavor and nutrition.
  • Add eggs, crumbled bacon, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then whisk until well blended.
    This image shows eggs being whisked together with various seasonings, forming the flavorful base for the breakfast muffin mixture that will be infused with vegetables.
  • Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese, mixing thoroughly.
  • Evenly distribute the mixture among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
    This image shows the egg and vegetable muffin mixture being poured into muffin cups, ready to be baked into delicious, fluffy muffins filled with savory ingredients.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    This image shows the breakfast muffins baking in the oven, turning golden brown and rising to perfection, releasing a mouthwatering aroma as they cook.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving.
    This image shows the freshly baked vegetable breakfast muffins cooling on a wire rack, ready to be enjoyed warm or stored for later.

Notes

  • Swap bacon for cooked sausage, ham, or a vegetarian alternative.
  • For extra fluffiness, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy before adding other ingredients.
  • Enhance flavor by adding a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
  • Use silicone muffin liners to make cleanup easier and prevent sticking.