Get out your muffin pans to make convenient mini quiches, muffin cup eggs, mini frittatas and more portable breakfasts. The bite-size portions are perfect for grab-and-go mornings and easy brunches.
24 On-the-Go Breakfast Recipes Made in a Muffin Tin
Breakfast Biscuit Cups
The first time I made these biscuit cups, my husband and his assistant basketball coach came in as I was pulling them out of the oven. They loved them! —Debra Carlson, Columbus Junction, Iowa
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Muffin-Tin Scrambled Eggs
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this muffin-tin breakfast one year at Christmas as a way to save time, and they were a big hit. I have to make a large batch because my husband and boys can polish them off in a short amount of time. These also freeze very well, if there are any left! —Jill Darin, Geneseo, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 egg cup: 88 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat.
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Make-Ahead Eggs Benedict Toast Cups
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was growing up, we had a family tradition of having eggs Benedict with champagne and orange juice for our Christmas breakfast. But now that I’m cooking, a fussy breakfast isn’t my style. I wanted to come up with a dish I could make ahead that would mimic the flavors of traditional eggs Benedict and would also freeze well. —Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 toast cup: 199 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
4/24
Doughnut Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Back when my children were youngsters, they loved these doughnut muffins as after-school treats or with Sunday brunch. —Sharon Pullen, Alvinston, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 288 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
5/24
Coastal Carolina Muffin-Tin Frittatas
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Incorporating the flavors of a low country South Carolina crab boil, these tasty frittatas are easy to make and fun to eat. If you have leftover cooked potatoes (roasted or boiled), try dicing them and substituting them for the refrigerated shredded potatoes in this muffin-tin breakfast recipe. —Shannon Kohn, Summerville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 frittata: 223 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
6/24
Hash Brown Quiche Cups
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Quiche cups are my showstopper dish. Hash browns and Asiago cheese make up the crusts. Eggs, spinach and bacon do the rest. —Nicole Stone, Gilbertville, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
2 mini quiches: 180 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 205mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch.
7/24
Bacon ‘n’ Egg Bundles
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a fun bacon and eggs recipe! It can easily be doubled for a larger group. Make sure to use high-quality bacon so it doesn't fall apart in the muffin tin. —Edith Landinger, Longview, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bundle: 311 calories, 28g fat (9g saturated fat), 225mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
8/24
BLT Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These muffins prove that the classic combo of bacon, lettuce and tomato is good for so much more than a sandwich. They're winners at both breakfast and dinner. —Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 185 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 385mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
9/24
Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Whole wheat flour gives nutritious flair to these healthy blueberry muffins. Fresh from the oven, they’ll warm you up on cold, winter days. —Sheila Siem, Calumet, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 158 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
10/24
Bacon Quiche Tarts
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Flavored with vegetables, cheese and bacon, these memorable morsels are bound to be winners at any brunch. The tarts are impressive but also quite easy to make. For garnish, sprinkle on some chopped green onion.
—Kendra Schertz, Nappanee, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 tart: 258 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
11/24
Hash Brown Nests with Portobellos and Eggs
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Hash browns make a fabulous crust for these individual egg quiches, which look fancy yet are actually easy to make. They've been a hit at holiday brunches and other special occasions.—Kate Meyer, Brentwood, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 105 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
12/24
Pigs in a Pool
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love sausages and pancakes but making them during the week was out of the question. I bought the frozen variety on a stick but wasn't keen on the calories, additives or price. This version of pigs-in-a-blanket is a tasty, thrifty alternative. —Lisa Dodd, Greenville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
4 mini muffins: 234 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
13/24
Mini Frittatas
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a fun change-of-pace breakfast, try these sausage and hash brown frittatas perked up with salsa. To lower the dish’s cholesterol even more, use egg substitute instead of the whole eggs. —Kathy Brodin, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3 each: 225 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 182mg cholesterol, 903mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Sausage Cheese Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 dozen mini muffins or 2 dozen regular muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
These small savory muffins are fun to serve as appetizers or at brunch. With just five ingredients, the tasty bites are easy to whip up to take to a party, the office or a friend. —Willa Paget, Nashville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 112 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 366mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
15/24
Cheesy Egg Puffs
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My father loves to entertain, and these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch. The leftovers are perfect to reheat in the microwave on busy mornings, so Dad always stashes a few aside for me to take home once the party is over. —Amy Soto, Winfield, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
2 puffs: 275 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.
16/24
Zucchini Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
These yummy zucchini, currant and walnut muffins are an excellent and tasty way to use up surplus zucchini from your garden. —Peg Gausz, Watchung, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 318 calories, 16g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
17/24
Ham ‘n’ Cheddar Cups
Total Time
55 min
Servings
20 muffin cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Start your day out right with these delicious muffins. Studded with ham, cheddar cheese and bacon, they're a meal in one—and a handy breakfast on the run when you need to be out the door in a hurry. —Carla Hodenfield
Ray, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 172 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
18/24
Sausage Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My muffins are a frequent request from everyone in the family. I usually make them on Sunday nights, so when we're running late on weekday mornings, the kids can grab these to eat on the bus. —Irene Wayman, Grantsville, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 238 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
19/24
Broccoli Quiche Cups
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Make this crustless quiche in muffin cups or in a regular-size pie tin. Either way, there's plenty of bacon-y, cheesy goodness to go around. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 quiche cups: 291 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.
20/24
Ham Muffinwiches
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I concocted this fun muffin-tin breakfast recipe when looking for something to pack for lunch. I had leftover ham but no bread, so I got creative with cornbread mix. They freeze well and are handy for an on-the-go breakfast or lunch. —Jenny Wiebe, Villa Hills, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
2 muffins: 186 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Meal in a Muffin Pan
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This meal-in-a-pan breakfast is ideal for busy weekday mornings. I just add fresh fruit and beverages. —Michelle Plumb, Montrose, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 egg cup and 1 corn mufin: 377 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
22/24
Ham & Gruyere Mini Quiches
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 mini quiches
From the Recipe Creator:
When you make this in muffin cups, each person gets a quiche. I have also doubled the recipe and used jumbo muffin cups; bake about 10 minutes longer. —Gena Stout, Ravenden, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini quiche: 144 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
23/24
Egg Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
After enjoying scrambled egg muffins at a local restaurant, I came up with this breakfast egg muffins recipe that my husband likes even better. They're pretty, hearty and fun to serve, too. —Cathy Larkins, Marshfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 140 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
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Strawberry Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Sunday suppers were always a little sweeter when my Nana served us these special spring muffins. Take them to a whole new level by topping them with toasted walnuts. —Becky Kummery, Quakertown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 149 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.