NESTLED EGG MUFFINS

Nestled Egg Muffins image

My kids think these muffins are great because the eggs "magically" cook in the shell as they rest on top of the muffin. For extra fun, we dye the eggs before baking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup vegetable oil
18 whole uncooked large eggs, rinsed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt; set aside. Combine eggs, milk raisins and oil; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill 18 greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Place one whole egg (with shell) on top of each muffin. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes. Cut an egg open to test for desired doneness. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 239mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.