Name: Mushroom Egg Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup diced ham; 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons minced chives; 9 large eggs; 1/3 cup whole milk

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Yield 12 1x

Here’s an irresistible omelet in muffin form, for those busy mornings when you’re on the go. Flavored with sautéed crimini mushrooms, cheddar cheese, ham and chives, they’re delicious served hot out of the oven or at room temperature, and they can even be made ahead and kept in the fridge for when the craving strikes.

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Ingredients

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Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup diced ham
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced chives
9 large eggs
1/3 cup whole milk

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms; cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt, remove pan from heat. Transfer to plate to cool slightly. Set aside 12 mushroom slices to top each egg bite.
Combine remaining cooked mushrooms, ham, cheese and chives between muffin cups, dividing evenly.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until frothy. Ladle egg mixture into muffin cups. Top each with one of the reserved mushroom slices.
Bake in the center of the oven until the eggs are just set, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then run a knife around edges of each muffin cup and tip the pan to release the bites.
Serve warm or cool to room temperature. Egg bites will keep in refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.

This recipe uses Crimini mushrooms

Crimini Flavor and texture

Crimini mushrooms have a stronger flavor and firmer texture than their white button counterparts. This full-bodied umami flavor and hearty texture sings in fresh applications like salads with a crisp satisfying bite. When cooked, the mushroom’s distinct flavor intensifies and lends a pleasant meaty texture to any range of dishes.