These Egg Cups are so simple, savory and nourishing. Easy to make and perfect to reheat for breakfast, lunch or a high-protein snack.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 12egg cups
Author Rachael DeVaux
Equipment
Blender
Silicone muffin pan
baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Mix-ins:
2tablespoonsavocado oil
6green onions, thinly sliced, green and white parts divided
1small red bell pepper, chopped
7ounceschicken sausages, chopped(I like Applegate)
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoondried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
2cupsbaby spinach
For the Egg Mixture:
8large pasture raised eggs
1/2cupcottage cheese(I like Good Culture Lactose Free)
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Topping:
1cupshredded goat cheddar
Instructions
*Note: these work much better if you use a silicone muffin tin which makes the egg cups very easy to release from the pan. If you use a silicone mold, be sure to put it on a baking sheet before pouring the egg mixture in to reduce spilling.
Preheat the oven to 375. Spray your muffin tin with avocado oil cooking spray and set aside.
Mix-ins:
In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the white parts of the green onions, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes until the veggies start to soften.
Add the sausage, salt, dried oregano, and pepper. Toss to combine and cook, undisturbed, for about 3 minutes or until the sausage begins to browns. Stir, and continue to cook until the sausage is browned on all sides. During the last minute of cooking, add in the spinach and toss to combine. Cook until the spinach is just wilted. Allow to cool before adding to the muffin tin.
Once cooled to the touch, spoon even amounts of the veggie and sausage into the cups.
Egg Cups:
In a blender, add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper, and blend until fluffy and pale yellow.
Carefully pour the egg mixture in the muffin tins, making sure not to overfill since the eggs will rise while baking. Top with the cheese and the green parts of the green onions.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the tops of the egg cups are golden brown. Depending on your oven, you may need to cook for an additional 2-4 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from the muffin tin, about 10 minutes.
Serve on its own or with a side of fresh berries and sourdough toast. Enjoy!
To Store:
Allow the egg cups to cool entirely before storing in an airtight container. They’ll last in the fridge for about 5 days and heat up great in a toaster oven.