High-Protein Pepperoni Breakfast Cups (Printable)

Savory muffin-tin frittatas with pepperoni and mozzarella, inspired by pizza flavors.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Egg Mixture

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened
03 - 1/4 cup whole milk
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

→ Filling

08 - 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
10 - 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
12 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons pizza sauce

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 6-cup muffin tin or insert silicone liners into each cup.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix mozzarella, pepperoni, bell pepper, red onion, Parmesan, and pizza sauce.
04 - Divide the filling mixture evenly among the 6 muffin cups, distributing ingredients uniformly.
05 - Pour the egg mixture over the filling in each cup until approximately 3/4 full. Use a fork to gently stir and distribute filling throughout each cup.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until centers are set and tops are lightly golden brown.
07 - Allow cups to cool for 5 minutes before removing from tin. Serve warm with additional pizza sauce if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • High protein content keeps you satisfied through morning meetings and gym sessions without the sluggish carb crash.
  • They're genuinely delicious, tasting like a pizza-flavored frittata rather than a "healthy breakfast" compromise.
  • Make them once and eat them all week, which means fewer mornings spent deciding what to cook.
02 -
  • Greek yogurt is not a shortcut; it's essential for keeping these moist as they sit in your fridge. Regular yogurt or sour cream works too, but anything dairy-free will dry them out.
  • Don't skip the 5-minute cooling period thinking you'll save time. They need it to set properly, or you'll end up with a wet bottom that slides out of the tin.
03 -
  • Mini pepperoni stays crispier than regular pepperoni and distributes more evenly throughout the cup, making every bite taste intentional instead of accidental.
  • Shredding mozzarella from a block yourself instead of using pre-shredded makes the texture creamy and less grainy when baked; it's worth the 2 minutes.
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