Savory Spinach Feta Egg Bites (Print Version)
Moist spinach and feta egg bites - easy to whisk, bake, and store for breakfast, snack, or meal prep.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ¾ cup thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry)
02 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (optional)
→ Dairy
03 - ⅔ cup feta cheese, crumbled
04 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
05 - ¼ cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
→ Eggs
06 - 6 large eggs
→ Seasonings
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
09 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously or line with silicone muffin liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth and well combined.
03 - Fold in the chopped spinach, green onions (if using), crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella or cheddar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Ladle or pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about ⅔ full to allow room for rising.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the egg bites are set in the center and lightly golden on top.
06 - Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of each bite and gently remove. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They reheat in thirty seconds and taste like you actually tried on a Tuesday morning.
- The feta gets slightly salty and tangy on top while the inside stays pillowy soft.
02 -
- If you skip greasing the tin thoroughly these will cling for dear life and you will end up with tasty crumbles instead of pretty bites.
- Frozen spinach must be squeezed bone dry in a clean towel or your egg bites will weep water and never set properly.
03 -
- A pinch of nutmeg with spinach is not weird, it is a centuries old trick from Greek and French cooking that makes the greens taste richer.
- Fill the muffin cups only two thirds full because they rise more than you expect and overflow is a real and messy possibility.