Indulge in bite-sized bursts of flavor with these delicious mini frittatas! Packed with savory ingredients and cooked to perfection, these delectable bites are sure to impress your taste buds and elevate your breakfast or brunch game.
Mini Frittatas are perfect for breakfast on-the-go. Make ahead of time and reheat when ready to eat.
Muffin tin frittatas
Mini egg frittata also called breakfast egg cups or muffin tin frittatas are filled with bell peppers, ham and cheese. But you can use any of your favorite ingredients to make these eggs.
On Sunday, I ran a half marathon. A girl's got to do something when she makes three batches of apricot sweet rolls, raspberry brownies, and peach ice cream.
I have gone a bit overboard with all these sweets, and at the rate I've been going I probably should have run the full marathon and really burned some calories. However, since I didn't do a whole lot of training, a half was more than enough!
The trail was on an old railroad. The track has been removed and a beautiful trail is left in its place. It was a downhill marathon 🙂 Now don't go thinking that the run was easy! Not at all.
I really don't know if I would have known that it was downhill. It was very gradual.
However, the part that hurts the worst on me are my quads (downhill muscles!) Every time I go down the steps in my house, my legs are screaming!
We had to travel about 350 miles to the race. That meant spending the night in a hotel so we could rise bright and early to make the shuttle bus to the start. Figuring out what to eat before any race is always challenging, but when you aren't at home it is extra challenging.
I made mini frittatas, or egg muffins at home and took them with us. On the morning of the race, we warmed them up in the microwave and ate them up. They were delicious and gave us the fuel we needed for the race!
Key ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Eggs - Use fresh eggs or you could use an egg product like Egg Beaters. This would also be a great recipe to use frozen eggs! Just let them fully thaw before using.
- Milk - I use 2% or whole milk. You can use any type of milk. The milk helps make the eggs just a bit creamier
- Cheese - Use you favorite type of shredded cheese. I use cheddar, but you could use pepper jack, colby, or even a smoked gouda!
- Add-ins - What you add to the frittata is totally up to you! You could leave plain and just add the cheese. My favorite is a bit of ham and red bell pepper. Some other delicious ideas are cooked bacon or sausage, finely chopped spinach, chopped tomatoes or sun dried tomatoes, black olives, or sauteed mushrooms!
- Seasoning - This recipe just uses salt, pepper and paprika. Feel free to add your favorite dried or fresh seasoning.
Step by step directions
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Place eggs, milk and seasoning together in a large bowl. Whisk until well mixed
- Pour into greased muffin tins
- Add cheese, ham and pepper
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven until the eggs are cooked through
- Remove from muffin tin right away. You may need to use a silicone spatula to help release the eggs from the sides.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley and more chopped bell peppers, optional
- Serve hot or at room temperature
Recipe tips
- Pour mixed eggs into a large measuring cup to easily pour into muffin tin
- Try not to overfill the muffin tins. The eggs will expand and rise while they are baking. Fill no more than ¾ of the way full.
- As the eggs cool, they will deflate
To Make Mini Frittatas ahead of time
- Cook as directed
- Allow frittata muffins to fully cool
- Place in a storage container and store in the refrigerator
- When ready to use, place desired number of frittatas on a microwave safe dish
- Place in microwave for 45-60 seconds until heated through
Frequently asked questions
Covered and refrigerated frittatas should be used within 3-4 days.
More delicious breakfast recipes
- Fruit and Veggie Smoothie
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
- Quinoa Banana Bread
- Maple Pecan Granola
- Granola
- Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop
Looking for other great ideas for breakfast? Check out all my breakfast recipes here.
Mini Frittatas
Equipment
- Whisk
- Grater
Ingredients
- 12 whole eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or a blend of cheeses)
- ½ cup ham (finely diced, optional)
- ½ cup red bell pepper (finely diced, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper.12 whole eggs, ⅓ cup milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Generously spray 12 muffin tins with a nonstick spray
- Pour egg mixture into tin, filling each one ¾ of the way full
- Distribute cheese, ham and peppers into each egg cup1 cup grated cheese, ½ cup ham, ½ cup red bell pepper
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes until eggs are cooked through.
- Let cool slightly and then remove from tins. Frittatas will deflate as they cool.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley for garnish, if desired
Notes
- Use your favorite fillings. Some ideas include sauteed mushrooms, spinach, cooked grated potatoes, sausage, bacon and finely chopped tomatoes
- Pour mixed eggs into a large measuring cup to easily pour into muffin tin
- Try not to overfill the muffin tins. The eggs will expand and rise while they are baking. Fill no more than ¾ of the way full.
- As the eggs cool, they will deflate
- To reheat, place on a microwave safe plate and heat for 15-20 seconds until heated through.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
Fred G says
Just had a big frittatas now for some minis.
Kathy says
The minis are perfect for a quick breakfast or even for a brunch table.
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
CONGRATS on the half-marathon - what an accomplishment!! And thanks for this adorable recipe - anything with mini in the title is automatically a favorite of mine, because it means I can have more than one! 🙂
Kathy says
Thanks! I love mini things too for the same reason 🙂
Pamela @ BFG says
Congrats and high 5 - big girl power spirit to you!
And these frittatas - more highs! Yum!
Kathy says
Thanks 🙂
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Wow, Kathy! Many congratulations on the half marathon! I have never run a marathon, but hopefully one day I will. These mini frittatas look super cute! I bet they were the BEST snack.
Kathy says
I love things in mini form. So easy to eat. These were delicious!
mira says
Congrats Kathy! Sounds awesome! So happy for you! These frittatas look so cute, pinning to try them!
Kathy says
Thanks, Mira!
Kaylene @ The Links Site says
These look delicious Kathy! I'm not a big fan of cereal for breakfast so things like this are right up my ally! Congrats on the half marathon!
Kathy says
These mini frittatas sound like the breakfast for you!
Manali@CookWithManali says
Congrats Kathy on the half marathon! That is so cool! I am sure these frittatas made the perfect snack to munch on the day of the race!
Kathy says
They were the perfect fuel before the race!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
Congratulations Kathy on the half marathon! You go girl! That's awesome! I know what you mean, though, if you eat good food, then you gotta exercise, right? Story of my life, lol 😀
These mini frittas are just adorable and so perfect for a snack or quick breakfast. Love recipes like this!
Kathy says
And I do love to eat good food 🙂
David @ Spiced says
Holy cow, Kathy! A half marathon? And you traveled to get there? Count me as impressed here. And here I am proud that I drug myself out of bed this morning to work out...haha! I have always admired runners. I just can't run. I've tried and tried, and it's just my thing. So kudos to you for the half-marathon...that's so awesome! Almost as awesome as these mini-frittatas. These sound like my kind of breakfast on these busy weekday mornings!
Kathy says
Thanks! We do have one local 1/2 marathon but it's not till September. You'd be amazed at how many people travel to do different races...and just for fun too! 🙂
Kushi says
Perfect breakfast recipe. Looks so beautiful and delicious!Thank you so much for sharing this.
Kathy says
They are a favorite in our house.
Kathy says
CONGRATULATIONS, Kathy, on completing this half-marathon!! What an awesome feat! If you ever want to write about your training schedule and the whole experience I'd love to read about it. I'm really impressed! Thanks for the frittatas recipe... These will be great for popping in the micro on busy mornings here. 🙂
Kathy says
Thanks! I appreciate your positive words! These frittatas are great for busy mornings.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Daaang, congrats on running a 1/2 marathon!! I had to laugh at your "girls gotta do something..." comment!! Totally something I would say! I LOVE these mini frittatas!! I mean, I love frittatas in general, and mini anything makes me swoon! So these are clearly calling my name!! Cheers, Kathy!
Kathy says
There's just something about a mini anything! Makes them extra good.
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
OMG - I'm so impressed Kathy. Congrats on the half marathon. That is huge. My brother has run a couple marathons and I know they're a huge commitment. But to run a half without much training, wow. No wonder your quads are screaming. Your mini frittatas are perfect - I love the color - must be those farm fresh eggs. I will def. be trying these!
Kathy says
The farm fresh eggs do have a bright, vibrant color to them!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Way to go Kathy! What an accomplishment!! These mini frittatas are the perfect little breakfast! Love 'em!
Kathy says
Thanks! I will definitely be making these frittatas again and again.
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Wow Kathy, half a marathon! That's awesome! I feel with all the sweets that I bake and eat, I could start running full marathons too 😉 . Those mini frittatas are lovely and such a great idea!
Kathy says
They were the perfect breakfast for the day of the race.
Carol Wriight says
Thanks for this post Kathy. I will be preparing these frittatas soon (long before my next race). Also thanks for the recap of the weekend. It will stay in my memory bank for a long time. So much fun.
Kathy says
It was a great weekend!