Egg muffins
Small baked frittatas with vegetables and cheese.
Everyday technique · Firm, Tender · Easy · Researched
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 6 muffins / 3 servings
Six-cup muffin tin · Mixing bowl · Oil brush · Oven gloves · Food thermometer
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 60 ml milk
- 80 g cooked broccoli, chopped and drained
- 50 g grated cheddar
- 1 tsp oil, for greasing
- ¼ tsp salt and a pinch of pepper
Method
Prepare the tin
Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease six muffin cups thoroughly, including the rims.
Look for: There are no dry patches inside the cups.
Mix eggs and filling
Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in broccoli and cheese.
Look for: Vegetables are small, dry pieces.
Divide and bake
Fill cups no more than three-quarters full. Bake for 18–22 minutes.
Look for: The muffins puff and their centres stop looking wet.
Check and release
Check a centre reaches 71°C / 160°F. Rest 5 minutes, loosen with a silicone utensil, and lift out.
Look for: Each muffin holds together when removed.
Equipment & heat
Equipment & heat
Temperatures below are for a conventional oven; reduce by 20°C / 35°F for fan cooking. Preheat first. Hob type only matters when heating the filling or water: induction needs a compatible pot, gas flames must stay under the base, and electric rings retain heat after switching off.
Nonstick: A greased nonstick muffin tin works. Check its oven rating and use soft utensils.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Sticking needs better greasing. Watery bottoms need drier vegetables. A little sinking after baking is normal.
About this version
About this version
These are miniature frittatas, with no flour. Store leftovers promptly at 4°C / 40°F or below for up to 3–4 days; reheat to 74°C / 165°F.
Unless stated otherwise, use large chicken eggs, approximately 60 g in the shell, refrigerated. Timings are starting points: use the visual checkpoints and any stated temperature check.
Sources
This guide was written from the references below. Egg Atlas has not kitchen-tested it.
Illustrations by Egg Atlas. They show the method; they are not photographs of a tested result.