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Caprese Egg Cups


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  • Author: Denise Browning
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A bright and flavorful twist on classic eggs. Perfect for brunch or a light dinner.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 cups (710 ml) fresh baby spinach
  • 1.25 cups (296 ml) chopped tomatoes
  • 12 fresh mozzarella balls
  • 3-4 TBSP thinly sliced basil
  • 12 large eggs
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese
  • balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Divide spinach equally across 12 muffin cups.
  4. Slice tomatoes.
  5. Fill each muffin cup with sliced tomatoes, one ball of fresh mozzarella, and basil.
  6. Beat eggs and stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
  8. Pour egg mixture into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 15-19 minutes, or until eggs have set.
  10. Serve hot with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (optional).

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use fresh, high-quality mozzarella.
  • To prevent the egg cups from drying out, keep an eye on them and remove them from the oven as soon as the eggs are set.
  • Leftover egg cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 19 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven-Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 5
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 200