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Caprese Egg Muffins

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: North Carolina Egg Association

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 3 Tbsp fresh basil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 10 large eggs beaten
  • 36 pearls fresh mozzarella
  • balsamic vinegar to glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º and prepare 1 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute the spinach and tomatoes until wilted, then place in a medium bowl. Add the fresh basil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and eggs. Stir to combine.
  • Use a ¼ measuring cup to divide mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin. Add 3 mozzarella pearls into each cup.
  • Bake 18 – 23 minutes, until eggs are set.
  • Serve with balsamic glaze. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.