I am not sure if you are anything like me, but I have never been a big breakfast person. Maybe it was because I have always found myself in a rush in the morning to get where I needed to go that I never found the time to sit down and eat (and sleep has always been of the essence to me). Now that I am a mom to two little early bird risers, I find myself in a breakfast rut -- how many times can someone eat eggs, waffles, toast, or cereal and not get bored? Thankfully, Pinterest has come to my rescue in the meal-planning department and has given our little family a new life in terms of breakfast...and all other meals, come to think of it.
I always feel that finding a breakfast recipe that will allow me to cook for several people at once is like hitting the jackpot. In our family and our plain Jane ways, by the time one person begins making his toast and eggs the other three members have already finished their plates because, frankly, it just takes to long to wait it out and then eat a cold meal all together. That is why I could not wait to give these little egg and spinach quiche cups from Recipes Under 400 on Tumblr a try (plus it was cost effective to my grocery budget given I already had all the ingredients on hand).
My Egg & Spinach Quiche Cup (Yesterday's Breakfast)
I honestly did not make this recipe with the idea of blogging about it in mind. I have what some may consider to be a bad habit of snapping pictures of mostly all that I cook and/or eat and sometimes share these on my
Instagram phone app (you can find me under the username: veerollins) -- true story, one that I am a little embarrassed to admit when I say it out loud. I just so happened to snap pictures of the entire cooking process because I was enamored with the vibrant colors once all the ingredients had been combined since my food hardly ever looks pretty -- not during the cooking process or on the plate after all is said and done.
Dry ingredients prepped
All ingredients (including egg whites) mixed together
I did find that the recipe I was following did not seem as though it had enough egg substance to it to make it filling meal for the kids and myself, so I added 3 whole eggs to my bowl when preparing.
All ingredients with the addition of 3 whole eggs
I was able to make nine individual quiche cups baked in aluminum foil tins that had been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Each of these were very filling, as the girls and myself consumed only one each at breakfast. Also, as I was plating them I thought they would make the cutest brunch appetizers to serve at a party or family gathering -- plus they are quick to make with a relatively easy clean-up. I imagine it would be just as tasty adding different veggies and cheeses in to the mix, or even some sausage or bacon. For now, I am loving this recipe just as it is. =)
Before After
Spinach and Egg Quiche Cups
Serves 9
Ingredients Needed:
10 oz. chopped spinach, frozen
3/4 cup egg whites
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Microwave the spinach on high for 2 1/2 minutes.
2. Line muffin tray with foil baking cups.
3. Spray cups with cooking spray.
4. Combine all ingredients in to a bowl and mix.
5. Divide evenly among the cups.
6. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350*F or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Note: The original recipe I obtained this from states that these quiche cups can be frozen, but be aware that I have not yet tried doing so. I do, however, know that this exact recipe (including the 3 eggs) is a total of 2 WW points per serving for anyone who may be trying to eat healthy.
*For more breakfast ideas, check out my Pinterest board or follow me on this one for a random array of tried and true meal recipes.
