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Best Easy Make-Ahead Spinach Egg Muffins Recipe

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These easy make-ahead spinach egg muffins are a protein-packed, portable breakfast that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, they’re fluffy, tender, and packed with flavor from spinach, cheddar, and a secret ingredient—cottage cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 10 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup milk (any kind)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Grease your muffin tin or place silicone liners in each cup.
  2. Prepare the spinach: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then toss in the chopped spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Blend the base: In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth and slightly frothy. If you don’t have a blender, whisk vigorously in a large bowl for about 2 minutes.
  4. Combine everything: Pour the egg mixture into a large bowl. Fold in the wilted spinach, shredded cheddar, and mozzarella. Stir gently until evenly distributed.
  5. Fill the muffin cups: Ladle the mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about ¾ full. Use a ¼-cup measuring scoop for perfect portions.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. The muffins are done when set in the center, lightly golden on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. They should spring back when lightly pressed.
  7. Cool and release: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges if needed, then gently lift them out. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the fluffiest texture, make sure your eggs are at room temperature. Don’t overbake—start checking at 18 minutes. These muffins taste even better the next day as flavors meld. To freeze, arrange cooled muffins in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen for 60-90 seconds in the microwave.

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