These baked egg muffin cups are so easy. Eggs baked in whole wheat tortilla cups for an easy vegetarian breakfast.
Let me apologize in advance – this is not much of a recipe. It’s more of an idea of a recipe. And I will admit I totally saw something on a menu and thought I’d try to recreate it.
These baked egg muffin cups are such an awesome idea I had to share it. Really, if you feel a need to change things up for this weekend’s breakfast you should try this.
Here is what I did and here is what you will need. Sorry that the measurements are a bit sketchy.
We made 8 muffin cups with 4 large eggs and a splash of milk. That’s how we like our scrambled eggs.
Using 8 small whole wheat tortillas stuff your muffin cups. I wanted to cut each tortilla in half, and so only use 4, but my husband was in charge of the cup stuffing and he is a “more is better kind of guy” – so we used a whole small tortilla for each muffin cup. You can see from the picture how he pushed them into the tins.
Once the tortilla’s are ready, divide some sauteed veggies between the muffin cups, fill with the eggs and top with cheese.
Bake at 400 for about 15 minutes or until the eggs are set.
Serve with more fresh toppings:
- green onions
- fresh tomato
- cilantro
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- salsa
Equipment
- 12 cup muffin tin
Ingredients
- 8 whole wheat small tortillas
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- salt and pepper
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded heese – cheddar or a Tex-Mex mix of some sort
- green onions
- fresh tomato
- cilantro
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat your muffin tray with cooking spray.
- Using 8 small whole wheat tortillas stuff your muffin cups. I wanted to cut each tortilla in half, and so only use 4, but my husband was in charge of the cup stuffing and he is a “more is better kind of guy” – so we used a whole small tortilla for each muffin cup. You can see from the picture how he pushed them into the tins.
- Make a “scrambled” egg mixture – however you like your scrambled eggs. We used 4 large eggs with a splash of milk, salt and pepper. You could also just use egg whites. Set this aside.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add a touch of olive oil if needed.
- Dice one red pepper and one small red onion and sauté until soft. We seasoned ours with a Tex-Mex spice blend.
- Meanwhile, dice and seed a tomato or two, chopped some green onions and cilantro.
- Assemble the egg cups.
- In each tortilla shell add a heaping tablespoon of the red pepper and onion mixture. Top with a few pieces of tomato, a sprinkle of cilantro and some green onion. Pour egg mixture on top, until muffin tin (not the tortilla shell) is almost full. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tortilla is nicely browned.
- Top with Greek yogurt or sour cream and salsa.
Hi, I’m Trish. I share quick and healthy recipes designed to get you through your busy days, balanced with a generous serving of sweet and decadent treats for weekends and special occasions. You will find vegan, gluten-free and plant-based recipes here too. Thanks for visiting!
Lindsay
These look gorgeous!!! Nice job!!! 😀
infinebalance
Many thanks! We’ve enjoyed them.
Rebecca @ All-American Vegetarian
Tasty! I might have to make a tofu-scramble version of this! Thanks for sharing.
infinebalance
If you do, let me know how that turns out. I’ve tried tofu scramble before but I have never been happy with it. I would love a good recipe!
Rebecca @ All-American Vegetarian
Here is a tofu scramble I have on my blog: http://allamericanvegetarian.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-19-zucchini-and-spinach-scramble.html
Do you know the blog Peas and Thank You? She has a good scramble in her cookbook, not sure if is on her blog.
Granny
What an appetizing presentation, yet so simple! I am glad you shared this. We have a neat little café here in town that serves very unique dishes and this i right up their alley. I will make sure they stop by your Blog for a “taste.” All at once playful and elegant. They will love it. Thanks.
infinebalance
Once again, I thank you for your kind words. Please do, share!
thekalechronicles
This looks delicious — and do-able except for the fresh tomato (out of season until July or so). Thanks. I’m subscribing.
infinebalance
Totally agree about winter tomatoes. Try adding some salsa in their place!
Miriam
Those are awesome! I haven’t seen anything like these before, well done! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
infinebalance
Thank you so much. Thanks for stopping by!
C
This is a fabulous idea. What a breakfast, this would make.
veghotpot
Just browsing for new breakfast ideas and this looks fab!! yum yum!