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Denver Omelette Egg Cups
Hand-held Denver Omelettes in egg muffins!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 egg cups
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion diced, about 1/2
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups cooked ham diced
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella grated
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease the muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook Filling: Heat oil in a medium-sized saute pan on medium and add diced onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent and pepper tender. Add salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme and stir. Add garlic and ham and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Eggs: Add 3-4 eggs to a 4 cup Pyrex measuring cup or bowl with a pour spout. Whisk well and then add more eggs and whisk well. Repeat until all of the eggs are whisked until frothy.
- Fill Tin: Use a large spoon to scoop the ham and pepper filling into the muffin tins. Add shredded cheese on top, using all of the cheese. Pour the whisked egg into each tin, filling each.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage
- Storage
- Fridge: Let the egg cups completely cool and then store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
- Freezer: Let the egg cups completely cool then wrap each of the egg cups individually in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat from frozen: Add the egg cup from the freezer to a microwave and heat for 30-60 seconds, or until they're warmed completely through. You can also reheat in an oven at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
- Substitutions
- Substitutions
- Cheese: Mozzarella is our favorite, but you can also swap in some cheddar or Parmesan cheese.
- Garlic: Use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder in place of fresh.
- Bell Pepper: Green is what is typically found in Denver Omelettes, but you can of course use red, yellow, or orange to add a touch more sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
363mg
(15%)
Potassium
151mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
374IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12egg cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 374IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.