BREAKFAST BITES

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Provided by Pat Morris @AugustaPat

Categories Eggs

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 large eggs or you can use egg beaters
1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1/4 cup(s) milk
1 1/2 cup(s) shredded monterey jack & cheddar cheese, divided
6 slice(s) cooked oscar mayer turkey bacon; ( or any brand) and torn into bite size pieces; or 3/4 cup real cooked bacon bits
**note: sometimes i use cooked and torn ham or turkey in place of the bacon
OPTIONAL FOR VEGETARIAN OR ADDITIONS: CAN ADD IN PLACE OF THE MEAT; OR IN ADDITION TO THE MEAT.
1 large sweet yellow or vidalia onion, chopped
3/4 cup(s) red bell and green bell pepper (or yellow or orange); cut in small strips; and each strip cut in halves or thirds
1 tablespoon(s) olive or vegetable oil.

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. OR Can use regular muffin tins; just cook longer. NOTE: They work best when putting the batter directly in the muffin tins. The muffin papers seem to stick to the batter and break apart when you try to get them out of the papers.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until smooth. Add the salt, milk, 1 cup cheese and Bacon (or bacon bits or ham, etc) and mix until well combined.
Optional addition of bell peppers and onions: Saute onions and peppers in the olive oil, to make them softer. You can cook them ahead of time and add them to the batter with the meat and cheese---or leave out the meat if you want them to be vegetarian.
3. Spoon the mixture into the regular-sized or mini muffin cups, filling each one 2/3 full. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese evenly over filled muffin cups.
4. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until the tops and edges start to turn golden. Let set in pan 5 minutes before gently lifting each one out with a table knife.
Enjoy!!
NOTE: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a warm oven or in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. . You can put them in sandwich bags or wrap in plastic wrap, if desired.