MUFFIN-PAN EGG BITES

 EGG BASE:

8 large eggs

1/2 cup milk

3/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp pepper

Whisk the base ingredients together in a large bowl; set aside.

3/4 cup chopped broccoli or chopped fresh spinach

3/4 cup finely chopped lean ham

6 tbsp grated cheddar cheese

salsa

Generously spray or grease a 12 cup muffin tin.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Divide the filling items evenly in the muffin tins using only a small dab of salsa per muffin cup.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the items in the muffin cups. Bake at 325 degrees until set and lightly browned (20 to 25 minutes).

Cool completely before removing from the muffin tin. May be eaten immediately or placed in an airtight container and refrigerated up to 3 days. To reheat refrigerated bites, wrap 2 bites in a paper towel and microwave on high 30 to 60 seconds.

Variations: Bacon instead of ham, finely chopped bell pepper or frozen shredded hash browns, thawed, Jack cheese. Or use your imagination and come up with your favorite combination of meat, veggies, and cheese.

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