Garlic Butter Spinach Egg Cups (Printable)

Savory baked cups with eggs, spinach, garlic and cheese; great for breakfast or a nutritious anytime bite.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 6 large eggs
07 - 1/4 cup whole milk

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a standard 6-cup muffin tin or line with silicone muffin liners.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
03 - Add chopped spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
04 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl until smooth. Fold in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
05 - Distribute sautéed spinach evenly among the muffin tin wells. Pour egg mixture over spinach, filling each well about three-quarters full.
06 - Place tin in the oven. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until the egg cups are set and lightly golden.
07 - Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen. Serve while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to make from start to finish in under thirty minutes
  • Perfect for meal prep and grab and go breakfasts
  • Uses simple affordable ingredients
  • Nutritious and vegetarian plus naturally gluten free
  • The flavor is pure comfort thanks to buttery garlic and lots of cheese
02 -
  • High in protein with eleven grams per serving
  • Low carb and gluten free
  • Freezes and reheats beautifully without turning watery
03 -
  • To avoid watery egg cups be sure the spinach is wilted fully before combining
  • Cracking eggs into a mixing bowl first rather than over the muffin tin saves any from falling shells
  • If you want a golden cheesy top finish under the broiler for one minute but watch closely

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