Mini Crustless Spinach Egg Cups (Printable)

Delightful mini cups with spinach, cheese, and herbs for a nutritious start or light bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 1/2 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced (optional)

→ Eggs & Dairy

04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
06 - 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, feta, or mozzarella)
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with silicone liners.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
04 - Stir shredded cheese, grated Parmesan, and chopped herbs into the egg mixture.
05 - Add the cooled sautéed vegetables to the egg and cheese mixture. Stir gently to combine.
06 - Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until quiches are puffed and set in the center.
08 - Allow quiches to cool for 5 minutes before loosening edges with a knife and removing from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can grab one warm from the tin or pack a few cold for lunch without any mess.
  • The whole thing comes together in one bowl and one pan, so cleanup is barely a thing.
  • They freeze beautifully, which means you can bake a batch on Sunday and have breakfast sorted for days.
02 -
  • Let the spinach cool before mixing it in, or the eggs will start cooking in the bowl and turn clumpy.
  • Fill each cup consistently so they bake at the same rate and none come out undercooked or dry.
03 -
  • Use silicone muffin liners if you have them, they release perfectly every time and you can skip the greasing step entirely.
  • If the tops start browning too fast, tent the tin loosely with foil for the last few minutes of baking.
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