Breakfast Egg Bites Overflowing with Classic Denver Omelet Fillings

A recipe full of savory, delicious flavor, and much cheaper than their takeout counterparts at popular coffee shops. Perfect for making ahead and freezing.

Feb 07, 2023

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The Perfect At-Home or On-the-Go Healthy Breakfast or Snack

Mini crustless muffin-size egg bites are so quick and easy to prepare! They’re fun to make and protein-packed with tons of flavor! These muffin-size egg bites are great for using leftover ham and are perfect for a quick and convenient breakfast or healthy snack. We love them and are sure they will also be a hit at your house!

While dear hubby and I are long past rushing out the door to get the kids to school or us to jobs on time, there are still instances when we need a quick breakfast or snack on the go.

The recipe is especially great when you have leftover ham. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack whenever you need a little something to grab and go. You can even eat them served cold!

What more can I say? This recipe is our favorite variation of this egg bite recipe, but you can customize the flavor to suit your tastes.

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Let’s get started with a bit of filling inspo...

Because this recipe is so adaptable to individual tastes, you may want to get creative and reimagine some of your favorite toppings as fillings!

Make creating these egg bites a family affair. Kids (or grandkids) can have fun helping by filling the individual muffin cups with the ingredients chosen. Make them as loaded or as simple as you want. A few ideas you might like to try are:

Ham and pineapple
Chopped sun-dried tomato and spinach
Pre-cooked sausage and cheddar cheese
Broccoli and ham
Chives and feta, or
Kid-friendly pepperoni with mozzarella or cottage cheese

How to Eat Egg Bites

Enjoy them hot from the oven, or eat after they’re cool enough to handle as you head out the door. They are also great for packing into an insulated cooler, keeping cool on ice for a quick bite after scheduled fasting labs, taking along on road trips, or serving as pre-game-time snacks for kids.

How to Keep Leftover Egg Bites

We’ve found that these egg bites can be refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for up to one month. They’ve become one of our favorite breakfast and healthy snack recipes.

Save in the Fridge:

Cool completely, cover, and save in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

How to Freeze Egg Bites:

To freeze, let the egg bites cool to room temperature, remove them from the silicone cups, and wrap each egg bite in a square of plastic wrap. Place the wrapped portions in a large zipper freezer bag or another freezer-safe container and remove as much air as possible before sealing and freezing.

To Reheat from Frozen:

Thaw overnight in the fridge and remove from any wrapping. Then reheat in the microwave on high for about 60-90 seconds (1200 watts) or in a conventional or toaster oven (from frozen) for about 8-10 minutes at 375°F. Cooking times may vary depending on the appliance. Be careful not to overheat so they don’t become rubbery.

Whether you fill, keep, or reheat, these breakfast egg bites taste great!

Thanks for stopping by. Take a deep breath before you head out the door, and have a great day!

Denver Omelet-Inspired Healthy Cheesy Breakfast Egg Bites

Gluten-Free + Nut-Free, Keto-Friendly, Healthy Choices, Soy-Free, Vegetarian, Corn-Free, Grain-Free, Low-Carb, Low-Fat, Picky Eaters, Sodium Smart, Whole30

Egg bites are fun to make and protein-packed with tons of flavor! These muffin-size bites are great for using leftover ham and are perfect for a quick and convenient breakfast or healthy snack. We love them and are sure they will also be a hit at your house!

The recipe makes 8 egg bites.

Equipment

Standard-size muffin tin
Standard-size silicone muffin cups
Small bowl
Utensils (Cooks Knife, Measuring Cups and Spoons, Whisk, Large Spoon)

Ingredients

For the Egg mixture

5 large Eggs
3 tablespoons Half-and-Half
1 1/2 teaspoons Pizza or Italian Seasoning
Salt and Pepper

Fillings (Adjust the flavor profile to taste*)

2/3 cup Ham (cubed)
2/3 cup button Mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 cup Green Pepper (diced)
3 Scallions (sliced)
3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (grated)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix eggs, half-and-half, pizza seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
Place a silicone muffin liner into each muffin cavity, divide the desired fillings between each, sprinkle with cheese, then fill each cup to about 3/4 full of the egg mixture.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the eggs set up. Cool slightly before removing the baked egg bites from the pan cavities and serving [1].
Enjoy immediately. You can also let the egg bites cool completely, save them for later in the week, or freeze them [2]. For a complete meal, serve with whole-grain toast buttered with unsalted butter and 1 cup of fruit or veggies.

Kitchen Notes:

Footnotes:

*Optional filling possibilities could include ham and pineapple, chopped sun-dried tomato and spinach, chives and feta, or substitute kid-friendly pepperoni with mozzarella or cottage cheese. Feel free to get creative and reimagine any of your favorite pizza toppings as fillings!

Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions:

[1] If making ahead, refrigerate for up to five days or freeze for up to one month.
To reheat from frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge and remove from any wrapping. Then reheat in the microwave on high for about 90 seconds (1200 watts) or in a conventional or toaster oven (from frozen) for about 10-15 minutes at 375°F. Cooking times may vary depending on the appliance. Be careful not to overheat so they don’t become rubbery.

[2] To freeze, let the egg bites cool to room temperature, remove them from the silicone cups, and wrap each egg bite in a square of plastic wrap. Place the wrapped portions in a large zipper freezer bag or another freezer-safe container and remove as much air as possible before sealing and freezing.

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