Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs, and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep.
3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
Serves 4Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
- 4 medium bell peppers, any color
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Mexican-blend shredded cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
2. Cut bell peppers in half through the stem end. Remove ribs and seeds. Place the peppers in the pan cut-side up and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
3. Bake the peppers for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and crack 1 egg into each pepper cup. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then top each with 1/2 tablespoon cheese.
4. Bake until the egg whites are set, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Recipe nutrition per serving:205 Calories, Total Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 379 mg, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Fiber: 2 g, Total Sugars: 5 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 15 g, Sodium: 316 mg, Potassium: 397 mg, Vitamin A: 4313 IU.
