Sausage and Spinach Egg Bites
Bite-sized, protein-packed muffins with savory sausage, eggs, and fresh spinach, ideal for a quick start. This keto recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken sausage, eggs, fresh spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 121 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (about 4 links, sliced) chicken sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (packed) fresh spinach
- 2 oz (crumbled) cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 8 oz sliced chicken sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 2 oz crumbled cream cheese, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 cup packed fresh spinach and 8 oz cooked chicken sausage pieces. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups.
- Step 5: Bake for 18-22 minutes until centers are set and tops are lightly golden.
