Savory Egg and Cheese Cups with Spinach
Individual baked cups of fluffy eggs layered with spinach and sharp cheddar cheese. This American-inspired keto recipe (high-protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs eggs, spinach, cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh, chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 4 muffin cups with 1 tbsp butter, then sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar into each cup.
- Step 2: Whisk 4 large eggs, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl until smooth. Stir in 1 cup chopped fresh spinach until evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Divide the egg mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar over the top of each cup.
- Step 4: Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set, then cool for 5 minutes before removing from cups.
