Looking for a quick and healthy breakfast option? These 5 easy baked egg recipes are perfect for a busy morning.

If I don’t meal prep breakfast at the start of the week, I just won’t eat it. But I also don’t want to spend a ton of time cooking on the weekend, which makes these crack-and-bake eggs so convenient.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easiest way to make eggs: This is a foolproof way to make eggs. Crack an egg into a muffin pan, add your fillings and bake!
- Meal prep friendly: You can make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week.
- Endless variety โ With five different flavour options, thereโs a baked egg recipe for everyone!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Butter โ or a butter substitute like margarine.
- Eggs โ you can also try using egg whites from a carton.
Filling ideas
- Deli ham โ leftover chicken would also be good.
- Asparagus โ try another veggie like bell peppers.
- Sundried tomatoes โ roasted red peppers would also be good.
- Arugula โ kale is a good substitute here.
- Mushrooms โ any variety of mushrooms would work.
- Spinach โ swap out for kale or another dark leafy green.
- Bacon โ use turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Broccoli โ or another veggie like cauliflower.
- Cheddar cheese โ mozzarella, Swiss or feta would all be yummy.

How to make this recipe

Step 1: Prep the pan.
Grease the muffin pan with butter.
Step 2: Add the eggs.
Crack one egg into each tin.

Step 3: Add your fillings.
Add in any fillings and seasonings.
Step 4: Bake in the oven.
Bake until set, then serve or store for later.

Recipe variations
Try out different combinations until you find something you love! Here are some different filling ideas:
- Protein: Bacon, turkey bacon, ham, cooked chicken
- Veggies: Mushroom, spinach, arugula, asparagus, broccoli, sundried tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, onion
- Cheese: Mozzarella, cheddar, feta, Swiss, Monterey Jack
- Seasonings: Chili powder, paprika, cumin
Frequently asked questions
What temperature is best for baking eggs?
I like to bake eggs at 350ยฐF to prevent them from drying out.
How long should I cook them for?
For runny yolks, bake for 12 minutes; for medium yolks, bake for 14 minutes; and for hard yolks, bake for 18 minutes.
How will I know when they’re done?
You’ll know the eggs are done when they’re set in the centre and no longer jiggly.

How to serve baked eggs
Enjoy these eggs on their own or with one of these dishes:
- In a breakfast bowl with sausage and breakfast potatoes
- On a bagel with pesto, arugula and turkey bacon
- In a breakfast sandwich or on top of avocado toast
How to store and reheat
Store: Keep baked eggs in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheat: Microwave for 30-60 seconds or warm in the oven at 300ยฐF for a few minutes.
Freeze & reheat from frozen: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

Meal prep tools
- Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on turning these baked eggs into your weekly breakfasts.

Meal Prep Baked Eggs
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 12 eggs
Mushroom & spinach filling
- 1 cup Thinly sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup Spinach, chopped
Sundried tomato & arugula filling
- 1 cup Sundried tomatoes
- 1 cup Arugula
Bacon filling
- 4 slice Pork or turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
Ham & asparagus filling
- 1 cup Deli ham, chopped
- Asparagus, sliced
Broccoli cheddar filling
- 1 cup Broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease muffin tins with butter then crack an egg into each muffin tin. Add desired fillings, season each cup with salt and pepper, then bake for 12-14 minutes for semi-runny yolks. Bake for 18 minutes for hard yolks.
- I have made the following flavor combos as in the video below: ham and asparagus, mushroom and spinach, sundried tomato and arugula, bacon, and broccoli cheddar.
- Serve and enjoy! Can be refrigerated up to 5 days in fridge-safe containers. To reheat, microwave for 1-2 minutes on high.
- To freeze: Let cool closer to room temperature, then freeze in glass meal prep bowls or a large freezer Ziploc bag. To reheat, microwave for 2-4 minutes on high (will depend on the temperature of your microwave).
Comments & Reviews
Aimee says
LOVE the recipe! I would have never tried asparagus in eggs on my own, but itโs perfection.
But I canโt seem to make it easy on pan clean up. Iโve done 2 batches- 1 lined with stick butter- 1 with cooking spray. Both times left a mess in the pans. Whatโs the secret??
Taylor Stinson says
Hi Aimee! I’m so glad you enjoyed! Honestly, the greasing thing is so tricky. I find you really have to grease the heck out of the egg cups to make sure they don’t stick, and butter works best. Like if you think you added enough…add more ๐ I hope that helps for next time.
Jordan says
I greased my pan with spray very well and when I took it out of the oven, immediately, I took a sharp and ran it around the rim to detach the edges before cooling. That seemed to work for me.
Marcella Marie Rice says
Where have you-or I -been? I just found you and I am so!! excited to make all of your breakfast ideas!
Taylor Stinson says
Aww thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
Resa Glennon says
As with every single recipe Iโve made from youโฆthis one was AMAZING and super duper easy! I had eggs, cheese, ham, mushrooms in fridge. Made a great breakfast in 15 minutes! We are campers and this would be awesome to make and take camping!
Taylor Stinson says
Thank you so much Resa, I’m so happy you enjoyed! ๐
Jo-Ann says
Hi Taylor,
These were a super hit with my family (delicious) and me (easy). I did a honey ham and asparagus combo. I didn’t have a chance to meal prep because they were all gone!
Thank you again,
Jo-Ann.
Taylor Stinson says
I’m so glad these were such a hit ๐
Val says
I LOVE your blog!!! I was thrilled to have found this recipe! These were great! Because I have kids, I would scramble the eggs before dropping them in the tin. Your way is easier, but my kiddos are picky – they don’t like the chalkiness of the yolks! Thank you! I will put these in my morning rotation!
Taylor Stinson says
So happy you enjoyed them Val ๐ You can cook them for less time to make the yolks runnier and that might help with the kids!