HAM AND CHEESE MUFFIN CUPS
Meal prepping for breakfast is a huge time-saver. When you don’t have time for a sit-down meal, make these yummy Ham & Cheese Muffin Cups. Delicious for any meal of the day, but they’re so full of healthy ingredients, it’s the best way to get your day started off right!
These Ham & Cheese Cups can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
To reheat, thaw if frozen, then simply reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until warm
INGREDIENTS (makes 12)
2 C. cooked & cooled quinoa
2 eggs, beaten
2 egg whites, beaten
1 C. shredded zucchini
1 C. low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
2 T. grated Parmesan cheese
½ C. diced ham
¼ C. chopped fresh parsley
2 sliced green onions
Black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease 12 standard muffin cups and set aside.
Mix the cooled quinoa with the eggs, egg whites, zucchini, both cheeses, ham, parsley, green onions, and black pepper. Spoon the mixture into the prepped cups and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until firm and golden brown around the edges. Cool for 5 minutes then loosen from the pan and remove the cups.
Serve warm or cool completely and refrigerate for up to 4 days. You can also flash-freeze them on a cookie sheet until solid and transfer them to an airtight container (or wrap individually) to store in the freezer. Reheat in the microwave.