3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups

Name: 3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 medium bell peppers, any color; ¼ teaspoon salt, divided; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 8 large eggs; ¼ cup Mexican-blend shredded cheese

2 Ratings
2 Reviews

Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep. Store them in the fridge for up to 4 days to reheat on demand.

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

EatingWell.com, March 2021

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Recipe Summary

total:

30 mins

active:

10 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

4 medium bell peppers, any color
¼ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
8 large eggs
¼ cup Mexican-blend shredded cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray.

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Step 2
Cut bell peppers in half through the stem end. Remove ribs and seeds. Place the peppers in the pan cut-side up and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Step 3
Bake the peppers for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and crack 1 egg into each pepper cup. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then top each with 1/2 tablespoon cheese.
Step 4
Bake until the egg whites are set, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

To make ahead

Let cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

2 bell pepper cups

Per Serving:

205 calories; fat 12g; cholesterol 379mg; sodium 316mg; carbohydrates 8g; dietary fiber 2g; protein 15g; sugars 5g; niacin equivalents 1mg; saturated fat 4g; vitamin a iu 4313IU; potassium 397mg.

2 Ratings

5 star values: 2
4 star values: 0
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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EatingWell Member

02/05/2022

I would love any recommendations on lining the cup with bacon or wrapping it. Time/temp/etc. 😊

shrinkingvi

01/26/2022

This is delicious! I don't always add cheese though, but I have this every morning for breakfast! I usually toss a plant-based sausage patty or link on top (or on the side so the egg cooks well), and I bake for 20 minutes on 425. Depending on what type of patty/link I use, I wait to add it in during the last 5 or 6 minutes, since they're pre-cooked.

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3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups

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Recipe Summary

Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

Directions

To make ahead

Nutrition Facts

Reviews (2)

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Recipe Summary

Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

Directions

To make ahead

Nutrition Facts

Reviews (2)

All Reviews for 3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups