A prep recipe with a plan

Egg and Spinach Breakfast Muffins Recipe

A measured egg and spinach breakfast muffins prep recipe for 4 servings, with packing, storage, and reheating notes.

Makes

4 servings

Prep time

30 min

Best for

Freezer Friendly

Flavor

Savory, tender, and cheesy

eggs
spinach
cheddar
scallions
Illustrative image of baked egg muffins with spinach and cheddar

The useful part

How to prep it

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 350°F and coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.

  2. 2

    Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Fold in the spinach, cheddar, and scallions.

  3. 3

    Divide the mixture among the cups and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the centers are set.

  4. 4

    Cool completely before packing three muffins per container with half an English muffin if desired.

Work with what you have

Easy substitutions

Use the closest swap that fits what you have and how you plan to pack it.

spinach

cooked kale or chopped roasted peppers, squeezed dry

cheddar

feta or shredded Monterey Jack

Make the next meal easier

Leftover plan

Leftover plan

Split extra muffins into a breakfast sandwich with an English muffin and a little salsa.

Storage

Cool portions before sealing. Refrigerate what you will eat within 3 days and freeze the rest in dated containers.

Reheat

Reheat two or three muffins in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. Thaw frozen muffins overnight first.

Food safety guidance

For cooling, storing, and reheating details, use the USDA references below.