Huevos Rancheros Egg Muffins Recipe
November 20, 2024

Huevos Rancheros Egg Muffins Recipe

Spice up your breakfast routine with these easy, high-protein Huevos Rancheros Egg Muffins—perfect for meal prep or on-the-go snacking.

If you’re looking for a high-protein, flavor-packed breakfast that’s easy to meal prep, these Huevos Rancheros Egg Muffins are calling your name. Each muffin provides 12g of protein, making it a perfect on-the-go snack. Pair a couple of these with a beeya protein smoothie in the morning, and you’ll be hitting 30g of protein for breakfast without breaking a sweat.

 
Made with eggs, cottage cheese, and ground beef for an extra protein boost, these muffins capture all the flavors of taco night—wrapped up in a convenient, muffin-sized bite. Top them off with sour cream, salsa, or a sprinkle of cheese for even more yum factor.
 
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Makes: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Bake Time: 23 mins

Ingredients:

  • 10 large eggs

  • 1 ¼ cup cottage cheese

  • ¾ cup cooked taco-seasoned ground beef

  • 1 chopped green onion

  • ¼ cup chopped greens, spinach, baby kale, or cilantro

  • ¼ cup diced bell pepper

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick muffin cup papers.
  2. Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the Fillings: Stir in the taco meat, green onions, bell pepper, and greens until evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
  4. Pour into Muffin Tin: Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each to almost the top of the paper liner.
  5. Bake: Bake for 23 minutes, or until the muffins are set.
  6. Top and Serve: Once cooled slightly, add a dollop of sour cream, some shredded cheese, and salsa on top for the full rancheros flavor.
  7. Store: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds for a quick breakfast or snack.