Challenges
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
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 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 ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- 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 ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, then top each with ½ tablespoon cheese.
- Bake until the egg whites are set, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 205 Calories, Total Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 379 mg, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Fiber: 2 g, Total Sugars: 5 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 15 g, Sodium: 316 mg, Potassium: 397 mg, Vitamin A: 4313 IU
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