Cheesy Eggstravaganza Bites—Snack for 6
Cheesy Eggstravaganza Bites are a delightful Italian-French snack featuring a savory blend of cheese and eggs, combined with herbs and spices, baked to perfection in bite-sized portions. Enjoy these scrumptious morsels as a satisfying treat or appetizer for any occasion.
Meal Type
Snack
Cuisine
French Italian Fusion
Servings
6
Food Stars
Cheese, eggs
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Spray the 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray
- On the cutting board, chop fresh basil, parsley, and chives using the chef’s knife
- Use the garlic press to mince 2 cloves of garlic
- In the large mixing bowl, crack and whisk 6 large eggs using the whisk
- Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the whisked eggs
- Mix in chopped basil, parsley, chives, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme into the egg mixture
- Using a measuring cup set and measuring spoon set for accuracy, ensure all ingredients are measured correctly
- Divide the egg mixture evenly among the greased muffin cups in the muffin tin
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a bite comes out clean
- Remove from oven and allow Cheesy Eggstravaganza Bites to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1/4 cup chopped radicchio
- Add 1/4 cup chopped endive
- Add 1 tsp ground coffee
- Increase the dried oregano to 1 tsp
- Increase the dried thyme to 1 tsp
🧂 Salty
- Increase salt to 3/4 tsp
- Add 1/4 cup chopped olives
- Add 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Add 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
🍋 Sour
- Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Add 1/4 cup chopped capers
- Add 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Replace dried oregano with 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Increase black pepper to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
🍬 Sweet
- Add 1/4 cup honey
- Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Add 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
- Add 1/4 cup chopped dried figs
🍄 Umami
- Add 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Add 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Add 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Increase grated Parmesan cheese to 3/4 cup
🍸 Alcoholic
- Prosecco: The light, bubbly nature of Prosecco complements the richness of the cheeses and herbs in the dish
- Chardonnay: A crisp, unoaked Chardonnay will balance the flavors of the cheeses and herbs, while enhancing the egg component
- Sangiovese: This medium-bodied red wine has enough acidity to cut through the richness of the cheeses and a fruity profile to complement the herbs in the recipe
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Sparkling Water with Lemon: The acidity and freshness of the lemon complements the richness of the cheeses
- Tomato Juice: The savory and slightly sweet flavor of tomato juice pairs well with the herbs and garlic in the dish
- Peach Iced Tea: The fruity sweetness of peach iced tea balances the savory flavors of the Cheesy Eggstravaganza Bites
🥓 Keto
- No changes needed
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace shredded mozzarella cheese with 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Replace shredded cheddar cheese with 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- Add 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Add 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- Replace dried oregano with 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
🥑 Paleo
- Remove shredded mozzarella cheese
- Remove shredded cheddar cheese
- Remove grated Parmesan cheese
- Replace with 1 cup almond flour
- Add 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
🐟 Pescatarian
- Add 1 cup cooked and flaked salmon
- Replace 1/2 cup cheddar cheese with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 6 large eggs with 1 1/2 cups chickpea flour mixed with 1 1/2 cups water
- Replace 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1 cup vegan mozzarella shreds
- Replace 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese with 1 cup vegan cheddar shreds
- Replace 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup vegan Parmesan alternative
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed
🥩 Whole30
- Remove shredded mozzarella cheese
- Remove shredded cheddar cheese
- Remove grated Parmesan cheese
- Replace cheeses with 1 cup of diced, cooked, and cooled compliant Italian sausage
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace shredded cheddar cheese with 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Add 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- Replace 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil with 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes needed
💩 Crohns Disease
- Remove garlic
- Replace fresh basil with 1/8 cup dried basil
- Replace fresh parsley with 1/8 cup dried parsley
- Replace fresh chives with 1/8 cup dried chives
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace shredded mozzarella cheese with 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Replace shredded cheddar cheese with 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- Decrease grated Parmesan cheese to 1/4 cup
- Add 1/2 cup chopped spinach
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes needed
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace shredded mozzarella cheese with 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Replace shredded cheddar cheese with 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- Replace grated Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace mozzarella cheese with 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Replace cheddar cheese with 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- Decrease Parmesan cheese to 1/4 cup grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
- Replace salt with 1/4 tsp salt
- Add 1/2 cup chopped spinach
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Remove salt
- Replace 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1 cup shredded low-sodium mozzarella cheese
- Replace 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese with 1 cup shredded low-sodium cheddar cheese
- Replace 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup grated low-sodium Parmesan cheese
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace 6 large eggs with 3 large eggs and 1 cup egg whites
- Replace 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Replace 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese with 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- Replace 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- Add 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Replace salt with 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt
- Increase garlic to 4 cloves, minced
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1 cup shredded lactose-free mozzarella cheese
- Replace 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese with 1 cup shredded lactose-free cheddar cheese
- Replace 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup grated lactose-free Parmesan cheese
- Replace 2 cloves garlic, minced with 1/4 tsp garlic-infused oil
- Remove 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
💧 Kidney Disease
- Decrease mozzarella cheese to 1/2 cup
- Decrease cheddar cheese to 1/2 cup
- Replace Parmesan cheese with 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
- Replace garlic with 1/4 tsp garlic powder
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese with 1 cup shredded lactose-free mozzarella cheese
- Replace 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese with 1 cup shredded lactose-free cheddar cheese
- Replace 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup grated lactose-free Parmesan cheese
🍺 Liver Disease
- Decrease mozzarella cheese to 1/2 cup
- Decrease cheddar cheese to 1/2 cup
- Replace Parmesan cheese with 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Remove salt
- Decrease garlic to 1 clove, minced
🤰 Pregnancy
- Ensure the cheeses are pasteurized
- Use 1/4 tsp salt instead of 1/2 tsp
Beti’s Reflections
It was a sunny morning in Tuscany when I stumbled upon the inspiration for these Cheesy Eggstravaganza Bites. As I wandered through a bustling market, the aroma of freshly baked Italian French egg bites wafted through the air, and I knew I had to recreate this delightful fusion of flavors. With a blend of cheeses, eggs, herbs, and spices, these scrumptious morsels are perfect for any occasion!
Introducing Cheesy Eggstravaganza Bites: a satisfying treat or appetizer that serves six people. These herb cheese egg muffins are vegetarian-friendly but not suitable for those following low carb recipes, vegan breakfasts, gluten-free cooking, dairy-free dishes, or seeking an eggless omelette.
The magic of these Three Cheese Egg Bites lies in their ingredients: 6 large eggs create a fluffy base while 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese add a rich creaminess. Fresh basil, parsley, and chives bring an aromatic herbaceousness to these Italian French Egg Cups. Garlic adds depth of flavor while salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme round out the savory profile.
To make these Baked Cheesy Egg Bites: preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Chop fresh basil, parsley, and chives on a cutting board using a chef’s knife before mincing two cloves of garlic with a garlic press. In a large mixing bowl whisk together six large eggs before adding the three cheeses. Mix in chopped herbs and spices into the egg mixture with accurate measurements from your measuring cup set and measuring spoon set. Divide the mixture evenly among greased muffin cups in the tin before baking for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow your Cheesy Eggstravaganza Bites to cool for at least five minutes before serving.
In conclusion, these easy cheesy egg breakfast bites are a scrumptious Italian-French appetizer that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With their blend of cheeses, eggs, herbs, and spices, these oven-baked cheesy egg cups are perfect for any occasion. So go ahead and whip up a batch of these herb-infused cheesy egg bites today – you won’t be disappointed!
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