Denver Omelet Muffins Recipe
Packed with protein, these easy Denver Omelet Muffins offer a fabulous keto breakfast option. Make a big batch and enjoy a healthy start to your day all week long.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 229kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 lb ham diced
- 1/2 medium red pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 medium green pepper finely chopped
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a standard muffin pan with 12 silicone liners.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ham and sauté until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers and onions and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 4 minutes more. Let cool while preparing the egg mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in the ham/vegetable mixture and then stir in the grated cheese.
- Divide the mixture among the prepared muffin cups and bake about 20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Remove and let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
High Protein Variation: Replace the heavy cream with 1/3 cup of blended cottage cheese. Whisk 1/2 cup unflavored whey protein powder into the egg mixture before adding the ham and veggies.
For this variation, a serving of 2 muffins has: 273 calories, 4.8g carbs, 15.2 g fat, 8g saturated fat, 26.6g protein, 1g fiber.
Storage Information: Store the omelet muffins in a covered container in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for several months.
Nutrition
Serving: 2muffins | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.1g | Protein: 17.7g | Fat: 19.4g | Saturated Fat: 10.6g | Fiber: 1g