Cheddar Breakfast Bites
Make these delicious cheddar breakfast bites in just 35 minutes! Perfect fluffy egg muffins with sharp cheddar cheese - an easy grab-and-go morning meal.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- oven
- muffin tin
- whisk
- spatula
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Thoroughly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with the 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter, ensuring all cups are coated to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 6 large eggs, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is uniformly yellow and slightly frothy on top.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Whisk these dry ingredients together well to ensure the baking powder is evenly distributed and there are no lumps.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet egg mixture, whisking constantly until just combined. Mix only until the flour streaks disappear; avoid overmixing, as a few small lumps are perfectly acceptable.
- Gently fold in the 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese using a rubber spatula. Mix until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Carefully spoon the batter into each cup of the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. This will allow room for the bites to puff up during baking.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops of the bites are puffed, golden brown, and a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean.
- Let the cheddar breakfast bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Let the bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.