Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bites

 

BACON AND EGG BREAKFAST BITES

(MAKES 3 SERVINGS, 4 EGG CUPS EACH) TOTAL TIME: 34 MIN. PREP TIME: 5 MIN. COOKING TIME: 29 MIN

Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray 

6 large eggs, lightly beaten 

2 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 

3 slices raw center-cut bacon (or turkey bacon, or vegan alternative) 

1 cup cooked quinoa 

¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese 

1 green onion, thinly sliced 

Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 

2. Prepare muffin pan by coating lightly with spray; set aside. 

3. Steam broccoli for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender-crisp; set aside. 

4. Heat a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes, until bacon is crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. When cool enough to handle, chop bacon. 

5. Combine eggs, broccoli, bacon, quinoa, cheese, green onion, salt (if desired), and pepper (if desired), in a large mixing bowl; mix well. 

6. Evenly divide egg mixture among prepared muffin cups. 

7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and eggs are set.