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Spinach Cheddar Egg Muffin Tray with Tomatoes

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Oven-baked vegetarian egg muffins with spinach, cheddar, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, and smoked paprika.

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30 min315 kcal4 base servingsBreakfastVegetarianGluten FreeMake AheadFamily Friendly
ContainsEgg, Milk
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Focus ingredients: eggs, baby spinach, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes

Dietary fit: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Cool fully before chilling; reheat gently or serve cold with fruit on busy mornings.

Spinach Cheddar Egg Muffin Tray with Tomatoes plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 8 eggs
  • 150g baby spinach
  • 120g cheddar cheese
  • 250g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 bunch spring onions
  • 100ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

You'll also need

12-hole muffin tray, frying pan, mixing bowl, whisk, grater, knife, chopping board

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Spinach Cheddar Egg Muffin Tray with Tomatoes cooking step 1: Heat the oven and prep.
    Step 1

    Heat the oven and prep

    Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Lightly brush a 12-hole muffin tray with 1 tablespoon olive oil, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the spring onions, roughly chop the baby spinach, and grate the cheddar cheese.

    10 min
  2. Spinach Cheddar Egg Muffin Tray with Tomatoes cooking step 2: Wilt the spinach.
    Step 2

    Wilt the spinach

    Put the baby spinach in a frying pan over a medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted, then squeeze out any excess liquid with a spoon.

    3 min
  3. Spinach Cheddar Egg Muffin Tray with Tomatoes cooking step 3: Whisk the eggs.
    Step 3

    Whisk the eggs

    Whisk the eggs with the semi-skimmed milk, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt for 30 seconds until evenly coloured.

    2 min
  4. Spinach Cheddar Egg Muffin Tray with Tomatoes cooking step 4: Fill the tray.
    Step 4

    Fill the tray

    Divide the spinach, spring onions, cherry tomatoes, and cheddar cheese between the muffin holes, then pour the egg mixture over the top.

    5 min
  5. Spinach Cheddar Egg Muffin Tray with Tomatoes cooking step 5: Bake and rest.
    Step 5

    Bake and rest

    Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until puffed, golden at the edges, and set in the centre. Rest for 3 minutes before lifting from the tray.

    20 min