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Pepper and Cheddar Egg Muffins recipe
Light, savoury baked egg muffins packed with sweet peppers and mature cheddar. They make an easy breakfast or snack with a soft, fluffy centre and golden tops.
25 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- 1 Red Pepper
- 2 Sweet Peppers
- 100g Mature Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Margarine
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 287 kcal |
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8 g |
| Fat | 21.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.3 g |
| Fibre | 1.7 g |
| Sugar | 4.3 g |
| Sodium | 705 mg |
Why this works
Protein-rich and satisfying, but relatively high in salt and saturated fat due to the cheddar, salt and margarine.
High-quality protein. Eggs and cheddar provide a good amount of complete protein, supporting muscle maintenance and satiety.
Micronutrients from peppers. Red and sweet peppers add vitamin C and carotenoids, which support immune function and antioxidant intake.
Salt and saturated fat to watch. The added salt plus mature cheddar and margarine make this a higher-sodium, higher-saturated-fat option.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5) and lightly grease a 6-hole muffin tin with margarine.
- Dice the red pepper and sweet peppers finely, then scatter them evenly between the muffin holes.
- Whisk the eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Stir in the mature cheddar cheese, then pour the egg mixture over the peppers in the tin.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
- Leave to cool for a few minutes before loosening and serving warm.
Prefer the classic version? Mini Red Pepper Egg Muffins
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