Muffin Egg Cups Recipe (Breakfast Meal Prep)
This Sausage and Egg Cups Recipe is a fun and easy breakfast idea made with fresh spinach, bell pepper, onion, and sausage. Loved by kids and grown-ups, pair these egg cups with your favorite hash browns and fresh fruit for a fast and delicious breakfast meal prep idea.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Keyword: breakfast egg cups, breakfast meal prep
Servings: 12 muffin cups
For the Egg Cups
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 5 ounces baby spinach chopped
- salt + pepper to taste
- ½ pound ground sweet Italian sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 6 egg whites
For the Meal Prep Trays
- Hash Browns or Tater Tots Homemade or Store-Bought
- Fresh fruit Berries, chopped Pineapple, watermelon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a standard 12-hole muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside. Add butter to a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted and the skillet is hot, add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add spinach and cook just until spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper and remove vegetables to a clean plate.
Return skillet to the heat. Add the ground sausage and cook for 4-6 minutes, breaking apart into small bite-size pieces with a large spoon or spatula, until the sausage is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs with the egg whites. Stir the vegetables and sausage in with the egg and divide evenly between the 12-hole muffin tin.
Bake eggs for approximately 20 minutes, or until the tops are firm to the touch and eggs are cooked through.
Allow egg cups to cool slightly before serving.
Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. To freeze, wrap each egg cup in plastic wrap and place in the freezer. to reheat, remove plastic wrap and microwave until warm.
- To save time I purchased these frozen sweet potato tater tots. However, if you have more time, feel free to make your own :)
- To keep the fruit fresh, I recommend placing your fruit in a small plastic bag sealed shut until ready to serve.
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 1540IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.9mg