These oven-baked eggs couldn’t be more simple! If you like to meal prep for the week, this is a great way to get eggs made for busy mornings. Meal prepping or not, these oven-baked eggs can be made for a weekend brunch or eggs made for a crowd. Take to a shower, breakfast gathering or just your own family brunch! Being made in a muffin tin, the individual servings are a great perk.
Like to meal prep? You might find these tips useful.
TIPS FOR MEAL PREP:
Meal prep involves preparing meals in advance, typically for several days ahead. It’s a great way to save time, money, and ensure you have healthy options readily available. Here’s a basic guide to meal prep:
- Plan your meals: Decide what meals you want to prepare for the week. Consider your dietary goals, preferences, and any special occasions.
- Create a grocery list: Based on your meal plan, make a list of ingredients you’ll need. This helps you shop efficiently and avoid forgetting anything.
- Grocery shopping: Head to the store with your list. Try to stick to the list to avoid impulse buys.
- Prep ingredients: Once you’re back from the store, start prepping ingredients. Wash, chop, and portion out vegetables, fruits, proteins, and grains as needed.
- Cook in batches: Cook large batches of staple foods like rice, quinoa, chicken, or roasted vegetables. This saves time and ensures you have components ready to assemble into meals.
- Portion out meals: Divide cooked food into individual portions using containers. This makes it easy to grab meals on the go and helps with portion control.
- Store properly: Store prepared meals in airtight containers in the fridge or freezer, depending on when you plan to eat them. Label containers with the date to track freshness.
- Reheat and enjoy: When you’re ready to eat, simply reheat your prepped meals in the microwave or oven. Add any fresh toppings or sauces if desired.
- Variety is key: Keep things interesting by rotating your meal prep recipes each week. This prevents boredom and ensures you’re getting a variety of nutrients.
- Stay organized: Establish a routine for meal prep to make it easier to stick with. Set aside a specific time each week for planning, shopping, prepping, and cooking.
Meal prep can be as simple or elaborate as you like, depending on your time and preferences. The key is to find a system that works for you and helps you stay on track with your nutrition goals.
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I like to meal prep these oven-baked eggs. They’re quick to prepare, then I put in my Pyrex glass storage container in the refrigerator and my husband and I can both grab one out for breakfast. Eggs are a great source of protein as well as many other nutritional benefits. Having these on hand keeps us from grabbing something else quick that might not be so healthy. 🙂
TIP if you’re preparing these ahead: I like to undercook these a little bit, since I will be putting them in the microwave for 30 seconds or so to heat them throughout the week. I’ve found 30 seconds in the microwave is perfect.
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The Most Simple Oven-Baked Eggs
You can make both soft-boiled and hard-boiled eggs this way, it just depends on how long you bake them. So, whatever your preference is, find the baking time that gives you eggs just the way you like them!
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Oven-baked eggs in a muffin tin are a simple and versatile way to prepare eggs for meal prep or a quick breakfast. Here’s a basic recipe:
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Cooking spray or butter
- Salt and pepper (optional)
- Additional toppings like cheese, cooked bacon, vegetables, etc. (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the muffin tin cups with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Crack one egg into each muffin cup. You can crack the eggs directly into the cups or crack them into a bowl first and then pour into the muffin tin.
- Season each egg with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- If you’re adding any additional toppings like cheese, cooked bacon, or vegetables, sprinkle them on top of each egg.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-20 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks reach your desired level of doneness. Keep an eye on them toward the end to avoid overcooking. If you’re looking for soft-boiled you’ll want to bake 10 minutes; if you’re looking for hard-boiled bake for 20 minutes. Find your sweet spot of your desired egg consistency; mine is about 12-13 minutes.
- Once done, remove the muffin tin from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before carefully removing the baked eggs from the muffin tin using a spoon or silicone spatula.
- Serve the baked eggs immediately, or let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for future use.
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite ingredients or seasonings!
Oven-Baked Eggs Topping Ideas:
- chives
- cilantro
- minced onion
- cheese
- crumbled bacon
- tomatoes
- olives
- green onion
Can I make these scrambled?
Yes, of course! Whisk the egg with some cream or milk and salt and pepper before you put into the muffin tins. Or simply take a fork to break the yolk and stir around after cracking the egg in the muffin tin.
Have you ever had shirred eggs? These are similar, but an easier version.
What are shirred eggs you might ask….
The Modern Proper tells us “In their most simple and delicious form, shirred eggs are a reliable custard, which bakes humble eggs in a bath of cream to thicken the whites and yolks. What is the cooking method used in making shirred eggs? This french technique of slow baking fresh cracked eggs in a cream (without a Bain-Maire!) gets its name from the traditional, flat-bottom dish it was baked in!”
The Most Simple Oven-Baked Eggs
You're going to be surprised how easy it is to make eggs in the oven! These individual oven-baked eggs are perfect for meal prepping.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the muffin tin cups with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Crack one egg into each muffin cup. You can crack the eggs directly into the cups or crack them into a bowl first and then pour into the muffin tin.
- Season each egg with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
If you're adding any additional toppings like cheese, cooked bacon, or vegetables, sprinkle them on top of each egg. - Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-20 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks reach your desired level of doneness. Keep an eye on them toward the end to avoid overcooking. If you're looking for soft-boiled you'll want to bake 10 minutes; if you're looking for hard-boiled bake for 20 minutes. Find your sweet spot of your desired egg consistency; mine is about 12-13 minutes.
- Once done, remove the muffin tin from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before carefully removing the baked eggs from the muffin tin using a spoon or silicone spatula.
- Serve the baked eggs immediately, or let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for future use.
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite ingredients or seasonings!
Notes
If you want soft-boiled eggs bake about 10 minutes. If you're looking more for hard-boiled bake closer to 20 minutes.
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