Mini Frittatas are perfect for breakfast on-the-go. Make these ahead of time and reheat when ready to eat. Add you favorite meat, veggies and cheese to make these great egg cups match your favorite taste.
Mini egg frittata also called breakfast egg cups 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!
To Make Mini Frittatas ahead of time
- Cook as directed
- Allow frittata muffins to fully cool
- Place in a storage container
- Place in refrigerator
- When ready to use, place desired number of frittatas on a microwave safe dish
- Place in microwave for 45-60 seconds
We had a group of six that ran the race. Four ran the full marathon and my friend and I ran the half. I was totally impressed with everyone, especially Carol! She is 70 years old and just started running a few years ago.
She has completed several half marathons and full marathons.
Last year she ran the Boston Marathon! She is amazing and truly inspiring. She finished first in her age division! Way to go! 🙂
If these frittatas can fuel me for a half marathon, I think they will really energize me for the daily "marathons" I do at school everyday. These will be perfect for a quick breakfast and will help me keep up with the kids at school and my own kids too!
Frittata Filling
Some options for adding to your frittata include:
- Chopped ham
- Cheese - cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, Gouda
- Chopped bell peppers
- Sauteed mushrooms
- Sauteed onions
- Chopped spinach
- Cooked sausage
- Chopped tomatoes
- Cooked shredded potatoes
Other Healthy Recipes to Start the Day
- 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
Ingredients
- 12 whole eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or a blend of cheeses)
- ½ cup ham (finely diced)
- 1 whole red bell pepper (finely diced)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
- 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 spot.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and then remove from tins. Frittatas will deflate as they cool.
Notes
To reheat, place on a microwave safe plate and heat for 15-20 seconds until heated through.
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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!