Looking for a healthy breakfast that is easy to make? These Spinach Frittata Muffins are perfect! You can customize them to fit your taste.
These muffins are a great way to get some greens into your diet, and they’re perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. They are also KETO and low carb friendly for quick snacks on the go!
What is the difference between and quiche and a frittata?
Quiche usually has a crust, while frittatas do not. Frittatas often have more vegetables than quiche, and they are usually cooked until set and not runny like an omelet.
What kind of ingredients can you put in a frittata muffin?
That is the cool thing about this, just about anything. These are perfect for leftover vegetables, cheese, and meats!
Be creative and have fun with it to get you started here are…
25 frittata muffin ideas:
Simply substitute the spinach and meats in the recipe below with these fun alternatives!
1. Spinach and Feta Frittata Muffins: Toss some crumbled feta cheese into the muffin batter, then top with a few spinach leaves before baking.
2. Bacon and Goat Cheese Frittata Muffins: Mix chopped bacon into the batter, then bake until crispy. Top with crumbled goat cheese just before serving.
3. Roasted Vegetable Frittata Muffins: Mix roasted zucchini, squash, tomatoes, and onions into the batter. Be sure to roast any vegetables you choose for an even richer flavor.
4. Ham and Swiss Frittata Muffins: mix cooked ham into the batter, and top each muffin with a slice of Swiss cheese before baking.
5. Italian Sausage and Pepper Frittata Muffins: Crumble cooked Italian sausage into the muffin batter, then top with roasted red peppers before baking.
6. Crab and Cheese Frittata Muffins: Mix shredded crab meat into the batter, and top each muffin with a slice of cheddar cheese before baking.
7. Roasted Garlic and Tomato Frittata Muffins: Mix roasted garlic cloves into the muffin batter, then top with chopped fresh tomatoes before baking.
8. Mushroom and Gruyere Frittata Muffins: Sautéed mushrooms make a delicious addition to these frittata muffins. Top with grated Gruyere cheese before baking.
9. Spicy Chorizo and Pepper Frittata Muffins: Crumble cooked chorizo sausage into the muffin batter, then top with roasted red peppers before baking.
10. Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata Muffins: Toss chopped asparagus into the muffin batter, then bake until tender. Top with crumbled goat cheese just before serving.
11. Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata Muffins: Mix steamed broccoli florets into the muffin batter, then bake until tender. Top with shredded cheddar cheese before baking.
12. Sundried Tomato and Basil Frittata Muffins: Mix chopped sundried tomatoes into the muffin batter, then top with fresh basil leaves before baking.
13. Jalapeño and Pepper Jack Frittata Muffins: Mix diced jalapeños into the muffin batter, then bake until tender and top with pepper jack cheese before baking.
14. Roasted Chickpea and Kale Frittata Muffins: Toss cooked chickpeas into the muffin batter, then bake until crispy. Top with kale leaves before baking.
15. Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata Muffins: Mix flaked salmon into the muffin batter, then top each muffin with a dollop of cream cheese before baking.
16. Spicy Italian Sausage and Arugula Frittata Muffins: Crumble cooked Italian sausage into the muffin batter, then top with fresh arugula leaves before baking.
17. Shrimp and Feta Frittata Muffins: Mix cooked shrimp into the muffin batter, then bake until tender. Top with crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
18. Prosciutto and Mozzarella Frittata Muffins: Mix chopped prosciutto into the muffin batter, then top each muffin with a slice of mozzarella cheese before baking.
19. Chicken and Parmesan Frittata Muff: Mix cooked chicken into the muffin batter, then top with grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
20. Ham and Cheddar Frittata Muffins: Mix cooked ham into the muffin batter, then bake until tender. Top with shredded cheddar cheese before baking.
21. Bacon and Blue Cheese Frittata Muffins: Mix chopped bacon into the muffin batter, then bake until crispy. Top with crumbled blue cheese just before serving.
22. Sweet Potato and Kale Frittata Muffins: Toss cooked sweet potatoes into the muffin batter, then bake until tender. Top with kale leaves before baking.
23. Corn and Cilantro Frittata Muffins: Mix fresh or frozen corn kernels into the muffin batter, then top with fresh cilantro leaves before baking.
24. Cherry Tomato and Basil Frittata Muffins: Mix halved cherry tomatoes into the muffin batter, then bake until tender. Top with fresh basil leaves just before serving.
25. Crab and Avocado Frittata Muffins: Mix shredded crab meat into the muffin batter, then top with diced avocado just before serving.
More breakfast ideas:
- Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Wrap
- Cinnamon Rolls with Roasted Berries
- Loaded Breakfast Pancakes
- Breakfast Bowls with Grits
Spinach Frittata Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup red pepper chopped
- 1 cup cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup sausage or bacon **optional
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp. olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a muffin tin with olive oil or butter.
- In a frying pan, melt the butter and saute the onions and peppers (meat too if using). Once the onions are translucent add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach, onion, and red pepper mixture.
- Pour mixture into muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Notes
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