Quiche in Pepper Cups
Transform your breakfast or brunch menu with these charming and delicious Quiche in Pepper Cups. This easy, gluten-free recipe swaps traditional crusts for vibrant bell peppers, creating a healthier, low-carb alternative that's as eye-catching as it is tasty. Packed with fluffy eggs, creamy shredded cheese, fresh spinach, and savory bits of bacon or ham, these pepper cups are baked to perfection in just 35 minutes. Enhanced with the optional addition of diced onion and a pinch of seasoning, each bite delivers a hearty, flavor-packed experience. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, these quiche cups are a versatile and satisfying dish sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Bell peppers
- 6 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 cup Spinach
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon or ham (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Onion (finely diced, optional)
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil or non-stick spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the bell peppers and slice off the tops to create 'cups.' Remove the seeds and membranes inside each pepper. Lightly coat the outside of the peppers with olive oil or spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
Stir in the shredded cheese, spinach, cooked bacon or ham, salt, black pepper, and onion (if using).
Place the hollowed-out pepper cups upright in a baking dish. Ensure they are stable by slightly trimming the bottoms if needed (be careful not to cut a hole).
Carefully pour the egg mixture into each pepper cup, filling them about 3/4 of the way to allow room for expansion while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set and the tops are lightly browned.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow the quiche cups to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy these colorful, delicious quiche-filled peppers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.8 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.2 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1378 mg | 459% | |
| Sodium | 4447 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 115.0 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1162 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1564 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
