Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Bites
Easy to make and freezer-friendly, these Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins are fluffy and flavorful. They are great for a meal prep breakfast to grab on a busy morning or even as breakfast for dinner. The simple combination of ingredients is always a hit, but you’ll love even more that you can customize them with your favorite veggies, meats, and cheeses.
Delicious Details
- Cuisine Inspiration: American
- Primary Cooking Method: Oven
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, Dairy-free option
- Skill Level: Easy
Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins are as tasty as a broccoli ham and cheese omelet, but in a much cuter package. Plus, it’s a package that is totally acceptable to pick up and eat with your hands. You aren’t “scrambling” to make multiple omelets to get on the table at the same time for each member of the family. And they are totally kid-friendly.
Egg Muffins Make Breakfast Easy
Here’s why you’ll love this broccoli, ham and cheese egg muffin recipe:
- Perfect to make ahead. Yes, they are fast to assemble, which is why they are a favorite brinner idea in our house. But they also store and reheat well and can even be frozen, so you can have them ready to quickly reheat for breakfast on busy mornings.
- Versatile too. You can pretty much stick with the given ratio of ingredients, but use whatever meats, veggies, or cheese you have in your fridge.
- Works for many needs. This recipe is gluten free and low carb as-is. If you choose to leave out the meat or cheese, you can even make them vegetarian or dairy-free.
Recipe Ingredients
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this egg muffin recipe, why you need them, and possible substitutions. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card with full amounts and step-by-step instructions.
- Broccoli: You’ll want to use cooked broccoli that you’ve chopped, or thawed frozen broccoli. Feel free to substitute with other vegetables.
- Ham: Cut into small cubes. Skip this for a vegetarian version or swap it out for crumbled bacon or cooked sausage.
- Shredded cheese: I like to use sharp cheddar cheese, but you can use your favorite.
- Eggs
- Dry mustard: A great addition to egg dishes, especially those with cheese, because it really boosts the flavor. You can omit it, if you prefer.
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Egg Muffins
Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray your muffin pan with cooking spray. Then, let’s take a quick look at how to prepare these egg bites.
- Fill the muffin tin: Divide the broccoli, ham, and cheese between the muffin cups.
- Make the egg mixture: Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk the eggs to break up the yolks and combine everything, but don’t whisk in too much air.
- Add the eggs: Then pour the egg mixture over the top, about the same amount in each cup.
- Bake the egg muffins: Bake at 350°F until the eggs are set, and the egg muffin cups are puffed, cooked through, and lightly golden. Run a knife around the edge and pop them out of the pan.
Tips and Variations
- Don’t let them stick. Silicone muffin cups (either the individual ones or the pans) are also convenient for making these because they pop out easily.
- Carefully whip. You want to whisk to break up the yolks and incorporate everything, but if you whisk in too much air, they will puff up while baking, but then collapse, so they won’t be as fluffy.
- The possibilities are endless. You can really use any meats, cheese, veggies, potatoes, or whatever else you have on hand. But a few of my favorite combinations are Potato Broccoli Cheese Egg Muffins for a vegetarian option, Ham and Asparagus Egg Muffins with Goat Cheese with springtime flavors, and Pizza Egg Muffins that no kid can resist from The Food Charlatan.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
You can keep egg muffins in a sealed container or wrapped up in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat them in the microwave for just about a minute or so until they are hot again.
Can you make egg muffins in advance?
Yes, Broccoli Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins (or really any egg muffin recipe) are especially convenient because you can make a bunch at a time and keep them in the fridge for the week. They are also freezer-friendly. This means they are the perfect recipe for meal prep.
Can you freeze them?
You can even pop them in the freezer for when you need a quick breakfast on your way out the door on busy mornings. Just cool them completely and carefully place them in a freezer storage bag or another airtight container.
I recommend thawing overnight in the refrigerator, then just heating them up briefly in the morning as mentioned above. But you can heat them from frozen, just cook on medium or 50% power on your microwave instead of full power. Once they are thawed out, you can cook them for a few seconds at 100% power to get them hot.
Make it a Meal
Broccoli Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins are great to grab quickly on a busy morning, or you can make them ahead to heat up and serve plated for a weekend breakfast or holiday brunch. And we actually like them as breakfast for dinner. So let’s talk about some sides and serving suggestions.
- Make a Smoothie: If you a grabbing an egg muffin on your way out the door, blend a nice Chai Smoothie to take along with you.
- Serve with Fruit: If you have a chance to sit and eat, it’s always nice to enjoy them with a Tropical Fruit Salad.
- Have Some Hashbrowns: You can’t go wrong with a Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, or try Cauliflower Hashbrown Casserole if you want to keep it keto-friendly.
- Go with Grains: You can cook up some grits or even try Baked Polenta Fries that are flavored with bacon and cheddar. If you are preparing for brunch, it’s always nice to have a Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal ready to serve.
More Easy Egg Recipes
Eggs always make a great gluten free breakfast. Here are some dishes you might enjoy.
Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked broccoli
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
- 12 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Divide 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked broccoli and 1 cup diced ham between the cups in the muffin tinfollowed by 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, a slightly heaping tablespoon on each.
- Crack 12 large eggs into a large bowl, add t1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and lightly beat.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly between the muffin cups. You’ll need about 1/4 cup of the egg mixture for each one, but it is easier to add about half of that at a time and let it soak down into the cups.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is lightly golden brown.
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These look yummy! Easy breakfast on the go!
These looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing at Whimsy Wednesday.
Nah, I’m with your son, forks are totally overrated 😉 Just kidding… my little ones are mostly good about eating with a sense of manners and dignity, but my 2-year-old boy definitely gets spoonfuls that are WAY too huge for him. I guess there are worse things than eager little eaters, right? 😉 Loving these muffin cups – for breakfast, brunch, school lunch, brinner – any time of day! Pinned!
Perfect for brunch! Or a make ahead guest breakfast. Or just for the kids! Big and little. They just look good! Yum!
I use to think my 11 year old had good table manners. Napkin in lap, used a fork and knife correctly–but now?! The kid eats like a pig! Even hand held food can be hard to watch him inhale 🙂 these look great BTW!!!
Perfect finger food for any time of day!
These look amazing… great finger food for breakfast, lunch or supper! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I used to make egg cups like this with egg beaters for my dad to eat in the morning on his way to work. Such a great, quick and easy option.
They definitely are! And so easy to chage up with your favorite ingredients.
I make a few variations of egg muffins for breakfast – they’re the perfect finger food, though I never actually thought of them that way until your post. They’re great for a grab and go! I love your addition of broccoli #sneakintheveggies!
Well in my house everything is finger food 🙂