Chorizo Egg Bites
My friend Danielle struggles to get her vegetarian daughter to eat protein-packed meals for school, so she developed this tasty high-protein egg bite recipe that uses soy chorizo. Made with cottage cheese for extra protein, they taste like tortilla soup or enchiladas in the form of an egg bite! If you prefer turkey or chicken chorizo, use my homemade chorizo recipe or look for brands like Aidells or Jenny-O. For egg bites without cottage cheese try my Loaded Egg Muffins.
How to Make Chorizo Egg Bites
Here’s how to make this easy chorizo egg muffin recipe. Scroll to the bottom for the printable instructions.
Just 5 Ingredients! A healthy snack: These healthy chorizo egg bites are a filling breakfast or snack with 22 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber. They’re low-carb and have only 280 calories. Vegetarian and High-Protein: They are perfect for vegetarians who want more protein in their egg bites. Make Ahead: Perfect for meal prep, especially if you’re trying to hit your protein! Dietary Restrictions: They are vegetarian, gluten-free, Weight Watchers- friendly, and high-protein.
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Chorizo: You won’t miss the meat with this flavorful vegetarian alternative. Trader Joe’s sells a good soy chorizo, but as I mentioned above you can also use turkey or chicken chorizo. See my homemade turkey chorizo recipe here. Eggs: These egg muffin cups contain large egg but you can swap egg whites if you wish. Cheese: I used two types of cheese: low-fat cottage cheese for increased protein and shredded Mexican cheese blend for flavor. Pickled Jalapeños add a spicy kick–mix some into the eggs and top each cup with one.
Variations
Eggs: If you prefer egg whites, use them or do half eggs and half whites. Chorizo: Substitute turkey or chicken chorizo, or make homemade chorizo with lean ground turkey and Latin spices. Mild: Swap jalapeños for poblano peppers or omit. Vegetables: Add diced bell peppers or onions to the eggs. Cheese: Replace the Mexican cheese blend with shredded cheddar or Monterrey Jack. Italian Egg Bites: For an Italian flavor profile, use Italian turkey or chicken sausage, shredded mozzarella, and red bell peppers instead of chorizo, Mexican cheese, and jalapeños. Egg Casserole: You can bake the egg mixture in an 9 x 9-inch pan for 30- 40 minutes. Check it with a toothpick to ensure it’s clean before removing it from the oven.
Storage
Soy chorizo egg muffins are fantastic for meal prep since they reheat well and can even be frozen.
Refrigerate egg bites for 4 days. Freeze: Once the muffins are cool, place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze. Once frozen, transfer them to a zip-locked bag and freeze for 1 month. Reheat: Microwave frozen muffins for 1 minute until heated through. If you prefer, you can also thaw them in the refrigerator and microwave them for less time. Meal Prep: Double the recipe and freeze for future breakfasts.
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Grease the muffin tin, including the sides, generously with olive oil spray. Use a silicone or nonstick muffin tin. You can also use parchment liners to prevent the eggs from sticking. Properly remove the egg bites from the pan. Let them cool, and run a knife or small spatula around the edge of the cups to loosen them.
