Don’t waste your precious time individually cooking each egg for breakfast! Learn how to bake eggs in a muffin tin for the best oven-baked eggs on the go. This is the best way to cook the perfect eggs for meal prep or for a crowd! {Low carb, Gluten-free & Paleo}
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Oven Baked Eggs in Muffin Tin
This oven baked eggs recipe couldn’t be easier! You’re basically making soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs but without the hassle of having to peel the shell.
They’re a great way to quickly enjoy a healthy breakfast without even turning on the stove. Perfect for a before work or school breakfast, or even as a high-protein snack!
What are Baked Eggs?
These are exactly what they sound like – whole eggs baked in a muffin pan! Sometimes called muffin tin eggs, this is an efficient and handy technique to make a lot of eggs at the same time.
Why We Love These Muffin Tin Eggs
- Easy: This is more of a cooking technique than a specific recipe. You only need eggs, cooking spray, and a dash of salt and pepper!
- Healthy: These easy baked eggs are an extremely simple way to get a boost of protein in the morning in less time.
- Great for breakfast meal prep: Similar to these mini crustless quiches, this is a great recipe to make ahead for brunch or a healthy breakfast on busy mornings.
- Customizable: Since we’re simply adding eggs to a muffin tin, you can tweak this recipe to suit your preferences. Use your favorite seasoning salt, sprinkle them with cheese or chives, and bake them to your preferred level of runniness.
Ingredient Notes
- Olive oil spray: Nonstick cooking spray is vital to keep the eggs from sticking to the muffin pan. You can also use silicone muffin liners if preferred.
- Fresh eggs: Grab a dozen eggs, just enough to add one per tin.
- Salt & pepper: These draw out the flavors of the perfect baked eggs. Feel free to use your favorite seasoning blend, like everything bagel seasoning.
- Chives (optional): A little freshness counteracts the rich creaminess of oven baked eggs and adds a nice pop of colour too!
Step-by-Step Instructions
How to Make Baked Eggs
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a regular sized nonstick muffin tin thoroughly with nonstick spray or line with silicone muffin liners.
- Crack an egg into each of the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle each cup with desired amount of salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes for soft baked eggs with a runny yolk; 13-16 minutes for a semi-solid yolk; and 17-20 minutes for a firm yolk similar to a hard-boiled egg.
- Once baked to your desired doneness, remove pan from the oven and allow the eggs to cool for several minutes. Using a butter knife, carefully work your way around each of the baked egg cups and carefully nudge them out of the pan. Place them on a plate or store them in an airtight container.
- To serve, garnish them with finely chopped chives, if desired.
How Long to Bake Eggs in Muffin Tin
Refer to the chart below to quickly reference how long to bake eggs according to desired your doneness:
| Cooking Time | Egg Consistency |
|---|---|
| 10 – 12 minutes | For soft baked eggs with a runny yolks |
| 13 – 16 minutes | For eggs with a semi-solid yolk |
| 17- 20 minutes | For eggs with a firm yolk (hard boiled) |
Keep scrolling to the recipe card below for the full printable simple baked eggs recipe!
Recipe Tips for the Best Baked Eggs
- To gauge doneness: If aiming for a more drippy consistency, you’ll know the egg cups are done when the yolk and egg whites in the middle of each cup still appear a bit soft and liquid-y. They should wiggle a bit when you move the pan. Hard baked eggs will have less wiggle in the centre.
- Try ramekins instead: If you don’t have a muffin tin, or prefer to make a smaller amount, 4 ounce ramekins will work for this recipe as well.
- To switch it up: You can also line each cup with a slice of deli ham and crack an egg inside each slice. Similarly, you can line the bottom of each cup with some finely chopped sauteed veggies (think mushrooms, spinach, peppers, etc.) and crack an egg on top. Bake according to the times listed above.
Recipe FAQs
Although cooked scrambled eggs can be frozen and reheated, frozen hard-boiled or soft-boiled eggs are not very tasty. The frozen-then-thawed egg whites can become chewy and the yolks will likely have a gritty texture.
Yes! If you aren’t a fan of runny or hard yolks, mix all your eggs in a large bowl, season them, and pour equal portions of the egg mixture into each cup. Top with your favorite toppings (green onions, shredded cheese, etc.) and bake! These muffin tin eggs will be the perfect size for easy breakfast sandwiches on the go.
This is a great alternative to baking them in a regular muffin pan! You will likely need less oil (or none at all) if you use a silicone pan, as it is naturally nonstick. You can use the individual silicone muffin cups too!
Storage Guidelines
Refrigerator: Store these baked eggs in the fridge in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap for 3-5 days.
To reheat: Reheat in microwave for 30-45 seconds. Be careful not to overheat them, or the yolk will cook inside and the eggs may become rubbery.
Optional Toppings
There are tons of ways to adapt this great recipe to suit your preference. Remember, this is just a new way to cook lots of eggs simultaneously! Add your favourite ingredients and add-ins to make these eggs your own.
Try any of the following:
- Chives
- Sliced green onion
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Melted cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Finely chopped bacon
- Smoked salmon
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Slice of ham
- Red onion
- Red bell peppers
- Drizzle of hot sauce
How to Serve Oven Baked Eggs
These healthy egg muffin cups can be eaten on their own or you can serve them with your favorite carbohydrate for a complete meal.
- On toast
- With turkey sausage sweet potato hash
- With a bagel (try these protein bagels)
- On an English muffin
- With healthy roasted potatoes
- In a breakfast sandwich
- On avocado toast
- With creamy oatmeal or crockpot apple cinnamon oatmeal
Recipe Variations
- Everything bagel: Add a dollop of cream cheese, green onions, and everything bagel seasoning to your egg cups.
- Egg salad: Just chop all of your hard-baked eggs to make the easiest egg salad ever!
- Complete breakfast egg muffins: Add a slice of ham or bacon, some cheese, and a few veggies or herbs for a full breakfast on the go.
- Change the shape: For a fun variation, try these heart-shaped eggs!
More Easy Egg Recipes
- Mini Egg Bites
- Mini Crustless Quiches
- Egg White Breakfast Casserole
- Overnight Breakfast Casserole
- Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins
- Healthy Breakfast Sandwiches
- Healthy Breakfast Burritos
- Spinach Zucchini Frittata Fingers
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How to Bake Eggs in a Muffin Tin {Oven Baked Eggs}
Ingredients
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 12 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
To garnish:
- Finely chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a regular sized non-stick muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray or line with silicone muffin liners.
- Crack an egg into each of the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle each cup with desired amount of salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes for soft baked eggs with a runny yolk; 13-16 minutes for a semi-solid yolk; and 17-20 minutes for a firm yolk similar to a hard-boiled egg.
- Once baked to your desired doneness, remove pan from the oven and allow the eggs to cool for several minutes. Using a butter knife, carefully work your way around each of the baked egg cups and carefully nudge them out of the pan. Place them on a plate or store in an airtight container.
- To serve, garnish them with finely chopped chives, if desired.
Notes
- To gauge doneness: If aiming for a more drippy consistency, you’ll know the egg cups are done when the yolk and egg whites in the middle of each cup still appear a bit soft and liquid-y. They should wiggle a bit when you move the pan. Hard baked eggs will have less wiggle in the centre.
- Try ramekins instead: If you don’t have a muffin tin, or prefer to make a smaller amount, 4 ounce ramekins will work for this recipe as well.
- To switch it up: You can also line each cup with a slice of deli ham and crack an egg inside each slice. Similarly, you can line the bottom of each cup with some finely chopped sauteed veggies (think mushrooms, spinach, peppers, etc.) and crack an egg on top. Bake according to the times listed above.
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