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in Recipes, Breakfast, Meal Vegetarian egg bites with cheddar and bell pepper
These soft and creamy vegetarian egg bites are what you might expect if scrambled eggs and a soufflé were to meet and mingle. They lend themselves beautifully to countless other fillings, which means you won't get bored! The prep is super easy and quick, and the 1-hour cooking time is essential for a soft, custardy finish. These are great to make ahead for on-the-go keto breakfasts!
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Ingredients
- 16 16 large egglarge eggs
- 1½ cups 350 ml whole milk
- 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 5 oz. (1¼ cups) 140 g (290 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 oz. (6 tbsp) 55 g (85 ml) red bell pepper, finely dicedred bell peppers, finely diced
- 2 oz. (6 tbsp) 55 g (85 ml) green bell pepper, finely dicedgreen bell peppers, finely diced
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a 13" × 9" (33 x 23 cm) baking dish with parchment paper — the paper should come up the sides of the dish. Place the dish in a deep roasting tin (large enough to comfortably fit the dish you're using for the egg bites). Add hot tap water (not boiling) to the roasting tin until it reaches about 1-inch (2.5 cm) up the outer sides of the baking dish.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl and add the whole milk, salt, and pepper. Mix with an immersion blender until smooth. If using a hand whisk, pour the egg mixture through a sieve after whisking to remove any remaining lumps or egg shells.
- Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with the bell pepper and shredded cheddar cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Let the egg bites cool slightly, then lift them out of the dish by holding the sides of the parchment paper. Cut into 24 squares (if making 6 servings), which is 4 egg bites per serving.
Tips
Bake them in a muffin tin for individual servings. Brush muffin tin cups with a little bit of melted butter and proceed with the recipe. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Storage
These egg bites stay fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge in an air-tight container.
Reheating
These are great cold, but if you prefer a warm breakfast, reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
