As I’m starting to feed my baby real food, I am trying to make recipes the whole family can enjoy. Enter, egg cups: a family breakfast recipe which are great for meal prep breakfasts too!
These egg cups are super delicious, the whole family will enjoy this breakfast recipe, and they’re awesome for getting protein and veggies in and starting the day on a healthy note.
If you follow me on Instagram and been watching my Insta stories, you’ll know that I’ve made these once a week, for the past 4 weeks in a row!
It’s really exciting to be feeding Ben new foods. The joke among family (and even my husband) is that Ben has a more sophisticated palate than they do.
I’ve done a mix of pureed food and softer/solid food as he learns to eat. I haven’t been stringently following a methodoly, I’ve just been seeing how it’s going and following Ben’s lead- that’s what his pediatrician recommended and I do have to say, it’s been going great.
One of the first more solid foods I fed him were eggs. He loves them! He loves to pick up the little pieces with his hands when I make them scrambled for him.
Since he’s already had every fruit and vegetable under the sun, I was thinking of ways to make something he could chew that would incorporate eggs and vegetables: egg cups are perfect!
I had checked out The Baby-Led Weaning Family Cookbook: Your Baby Learns to Eat Solid Foods, You Enjoy the Convenience of One Meal for Everyone and I was immediately drawn to this recipe and concept. One meal for the whole family – YES!
I honestly love making these egg cups, and it truly is a breakfast recipe the whole family loves. I’ve found my favorite mix ins are sweet potato, carrot and baby spinach. They’re great for ‘grab and go’ breakfasts – meaning I take a cup out of the fridge, microwave it, and then end up eating it in the car on the way to work lol.
This recipe makes 6 regular sized muffins, or 12 mini muffins. I just use muffin liners and no butter or cooking spray. But you could just use butter or cooking spray to grease the pan and not use liners.
Other recipes you might enjoy:
Egg Cups: a Family Breakfast Recipe (great for meal prep too)
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 2 tbs whole milk
- 2 tbs whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked sweet potato cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup cooked carrots cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup baby spinach cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Line a muffin pan with liners 6 muffin liners (or a mini muffin pan with mini liners) and set aside.
- In a bowl mix together the eggs, milk and ricotta and whisk until well incorporated.
- Stir in the cheese, sweet potato, carrots and baby spinach.
- Scoop into prepared muffin liners.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, let sit in the muffin tin for an additional 20 minutes before turning them out to cool - they will deflate a little bit. Then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Ann says
Hello, This sounds amazing. How should I cook the sweet potato and carrot? Boil them? Sorry, but I am new to some things. Thank you.
Sweetphi says
Yes, I boiled/steamed them 🙂 Hope you enjoy these
Ann says
Thank you. I haven’t made them yet, but sure do plan on making them. Can you freeze them, too?
Maribeth says
Baby Ben is adorable!!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much!!
Nancy Reid says
I love a shrimp frittata with cheese!
Sweetphi says
Oh that’s so unique, I’ve never heard of a shrimp frittata!
Gene Reams says
Both I wish you had my grandma’s recipe to or your own recipes would good to try also.
Julie Weller says
we love Waffles. anything waffle is soo good.
Sweetphi says
Waffles are amazing!!
Jana says
It may not be an exciting pick but you can’t go wrong with an omelet. So many variations!
Sweetphi says
I agree, I love a good omelet!
Tamara B. says
My favorite breakfast/brunch item is an egg white omelet, stuffed with spinach, roasted peppers and Feta cheese (YUM) I eat one almost everyday it’s so delicious, low calorie and fuels me throughout the morning so need for snacking .
Sweetphi says
That sounds sooo good!
Lisa says
Eggs Benedict is my favorite breakfast/brunch food.. Yum!
Sweetphi says
YES, you know, I named my son Benedikt because I love the breakfast that much…haha, j/k, but I do love a good eggs benedict!
Lexie says
Yum! These sounds great. I’ve made a variation before, but it was more of a southwest flavor. Glad your little guy enjoys them as well. 🙂
Sweetphi says
Oh yum, a southwest flavor combo would be awesome in these egg cups! I’ll have to try that, thanks for stopping by and commenting 🙂
Kim Henrichs says
Breakfast tacos forever!!!!
Sweetphi says
OMG YES! Why do I always forget about breakfast tacos!
Linda Bick says
Mmmmmm……croissants!
Sweetphi says
YES! They make the best fancy breakfast
Jeffrey says
I love buttermilk pancakes make with fresh blueberries. On occasion I’ll top them with caramelized bananas instead of the berries! I normally serve them with roasted potatoes and sausage or bacon.
Sweetphi says
Oh yum, that sounds amazing (and i totally need to make caramelized bananas on pancakes for my husband now, he loves banana dishes!)
Holly Thomas says
My favorite is Ham and spinach quiche.
Sweetphi says
That sounds like such a good breakfast
Jennifer Essad says
French Toast made with Challah Bread a little vanilla and cinnamon
Sweetphi says
That sounds soo good!
Catherine says
Awesome
Holly says
I’m attracted to all things Benedict. Hashes. And huevos rancheros yummmm!
Sweetphi says
YES, you know, I named my son Benedikt because I love the breakfast that much…haha, j/k, but I do love a good eggs benedict!
melanie says
Oh man, there are so many favorites! Eggs Benedict for brunch is always a winner though. There is a breakfast place in our area that grills the english muffin instead of just toasting it. So yummy!
Sweetphi says
You know, I named my son Benedikt because I love the breakfast that much…haha, j/k, but I do love a good eggs benedict!
Christin K. says
I love a good omelet station where you can get a made to order omelet! I prefer mine with a little cheese, tomato, mushroom, and green pepper! 🙂
Sweetphi says
I love that! I totally am going to make an omelet bar for my next family brunch!
Eugenia Hall says
I love omelettes because they make great fridge cleaners. Any leftover cooked veggies or proteins, leftover salsa or bits of cheese, you can even throw in leftover pasta and make a fritatta instead.
Sweetphi says
So true, they definitely make good fridge cleaners, and they’re so yummy
Alison says
I got an egg poach pan for Christmas and love everything with poached eggs–I serve them over hash or with biscuits and gravy!
Sweetphi says
YUM! Poached eggs are just the best!
Steph says
I love all things potato for breakfast
Sweetphi says
YUM! Me too! Hash browns, breakfast potatoes, all potatoes!
wen budro says
Eggs Benedict is my favorite breakfast/brunch food. I don’t have it very often but- when I do- I’m in food heaven.
Sweetphi says
YES, you know, I named my son Benedikt because I love the breakfast that much…haha, j/k, but I do love a good eggs benedict!
Rebecca S. says
Breakfast = yogurt smoothie
Brunch = BACON!
Sweetphi says
Hahaha YES! Love the way you worded your comment.
Susan P. says
My favorite breakfast food is French toast, especially when I have bread that needs to be used up!
Sweetphi says
Stale bread is amazing for that!
Joan Kubes says
I love to have waffles with blueberries and whipped cream for brunch.
Sweetphi says
YUM! Definitely that combo sounds amazing
April says
Sweetphi, thank you for making cooking and meal preps fun again! Love you tender touch to breakfast to nighttime meals in your book. The blog is always refreshing as well. Think spring.
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for your sweet comment April, so glad you are liking the recipes 🙂
jberry says
We often do a crust free quiche, which my neighbor lovingly refers to as “Egg Pie”.
Sweetphi says
I love what your neighbor calls it! I have been doing lots of egg cups (crust free quiche cups) and they’re so great!
Amy S. says
My favorite brunch item is a light, fluffy, crunchy waffle.
Sweetphi says
I LOVE waffles, just thinking about them has me wanting them!
Leann G. says
My favorite breakfast is the rustic veggie frittata at First Watch. If at home, can’t go wrong with fresh fruit, yogurt and good sourdough toast.
Sweetphi says
Those both sound amazing!!
Evy says
My favorite brunch or breakfast item is waffles with a maple mascarpone cream and fresh berries ? so so good! and a lot of coffee!! always lots of coffee haha ☺️
Karen D says
Belgian waffles with real maple syrup is my favorite brunch item.
Troy Grass says
pretty much anything w bacon! breakfast bake scramble is great
Debbie Welchert says
My favorite breakfast is a sausage and cheese omelet. I love your recipe. It looks so delicious.
Tanya Weyker says
I love egg burritos! I scramble eggs with tri-color peppers, onion, some cheese and salsa. All wrapped up in a soft tortilla. I can eat them every day!
(And, in case you didn’t know ?, Ben is adorable!)
Mary W says
I am an egg, cheese and bagel breakfast person. I currently obsessed with raisin/cinnamon swirl bagels with cheddar cheese and scrambled or fried egg on top. I use the microwave for a quick meal before I dash out of the house. I wonder if your egg cups ( minus the foil liner) would still be tasty if zapped in the microwave instead of baking in the oven?
Audrey Stewart says
I make a goat cheese and tomato omelet. I also use the pre-cooked bacon.
Cindy Merrill says
My favorite brunch item is Chicken Ala King served over butter milk biscuits- very economical way to feed a large group!
Sweetphi says
Sounds delicious, I’ve never heard of it…what is Chicken Ala King?!
Cindy Merrill says
It’s pretty basic- same as a pot pie filling minus potato ( peas, carrots and diced chicken in a creamy gravy with a bit of diced pimento or diced red bell pepper added for color): There are various recipes on the internet, but my version is relatively inexpensive by comparison. Toast points could also be used, but the flavor would change a little.
Sweetphi says
It woulds awesome, definitely looking into this!
Cassie says
Right now I can’t get enough of scones and muffins for breakfast!
Sweetphi says
Me too Cassie, I’ve been loving blueberry or chocolate chip muffins (they might sound plain but they’re SO good!)
Amy C. says
I love scones for breakfast! They are perfect with my morning coffee. Any variety will do…chocolate chip, cinnamon chip, blueberry, orange cranberry, and the list goes on!
Sweetphi says
Scones are so awesome I love raspberry! Thanks for commenting.
GeneMae Reams says
I love your recipes but I have a question why can,t I find any recipes for walnut icebox cookie like my grandma always made ?
Sweetphi says
Hi GeneMae, so happy to hear you like my recipes. I wish I had your grandmothers walnut icebox cookie recipe. Was it something similar you’ve seen on my site before but just can’t locate, or is it your grandmothers recipe that you wish i would make?
Jennifer Gunn says
I love bagels and cream cheese for breakfast! But we are picky about our bagels and we don’t have any good ones in our area.
Sweetphi says
OK I love a good bagel, and I totally know what you mean, it’s so tough to find a good bagel if you have had a truly good bagel before!
Brandy Lind says
My favorite breakfast is a stack of fluffy, buttery pancakes with a side of sausage. Yum!
Sweetphi says
Oh yum! I love that combo Brandy, I have always loved making the little roll ups where one puts a sausage and rolls a pancake around it and then it can be dipped in maple syrup. Now I’m hungry lol! Thank you so much for taking the time to come and comment!
Sharon says
My favorite breakfast is an omelette with ham and cheese, and crispy hash browns.
Sweetphi says
OMG YES! That sounds amazing!!
Vickie says
Yummy !! Ben is Soooo Cute !!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much! These egg cups are so good, I’m on round 10 of making them for him (and for us as a family).