Description
Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins are a quick, protein-packed breakfast or snack combining fluffy eggs, shredded chicken, and spicy buffalo sauce baked into convenient muffin shapes. Ready in under 30 minutes, these savory muffins offer bold flavors with creamy cheese and fresh green onions, perfect for meal prep or a flavorful grab-and-go option that energizes your day with a delicious kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Other
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter to ensure easy removal of the muffins later.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until smooth. Add buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then stir in shredded chicken, chopped green onions, and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Pour or spoon the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for puffing during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until the muffins are fully set and lightly golden on top. Insert a toothpick into the center to confirm it comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the tin. Serve warm or store for later use.
Notes
- Ensure thorough whisking of eggs for a uniform, fluffy texture.
- Use fresh eggs for best structure and flavor.
- Do not overfill muffin cups to prevent overflow while baking.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the level of spice.
- Prepare muffins ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for quick meals.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing to help maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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