3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups

Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and may be made be prepared up to 4 days ahead, then reheated in the microwave until warmed through.

Prep/Cook Time: 30 Minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium bell peppers, any color
• ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
• 8 large eggs
• ¼ cup Mexican-blend shredded cheese
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Cut bell peppers in half through the stem end. Remove ribs and seeds. Place the peppers in the pan cut-side up and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
3. Bake the peppers for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and crack 1 egg into each pepper cup. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then top each with 1/2 tablespoon cheese.
4. Bake until the egg whites are set, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

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