Description
Pepperoni Breakfast Cups with Eggs are savory, protein-packed breakfast bites made with crispy pepperoni, fluffy baked eggs, and melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese. These easy muffin-tin breakfast cups are perfect for quick mornings, meal prep, or brunch.
Ingredients
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers optional
- 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach optional
- 2 tablespoons diced onion optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions optional
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
2. Place one slice of pepperoni in each muffin cup and gently press it down to form a cup shape.
3. If pepperoni slices are small use two slices per cup slightly overlapping them.
4. In a medium bowl whisk the eggs until smooth and slightly frothy.
5. Add milk salt and black pepper then whisk again until well combined.
6. Stir in shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
7. Fold in optional vegetables like bell peppers spinach onions or Italian seasoning if desired.
8. Carefully pour the egg mixture into each pepperoni lined muffin cup filling about three quarters full.
9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the eggs are set and lightly golden.
10. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the cups cool for about 5 minutes.
11. Use a spoon or small spatula to gently lift each breakfast cup from the pan.
12. Garnish with green onions or herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- For crispier pepperoni cups pre bake the pepperoni in the muffin tin for 4 to 5 minutes before adding eggs.
- Turkey pepperoni or deli ham can be used for a milder version.
- Add a spoonful of pizza sauce for a breakfast pizza flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds or warm in the oven at 325°F for about 8 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg