Breakfast
Best for Muscle Gain

Mexican Breakfast Egg Cups

High calorie, high protein - perfect for building muscle

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 3

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cups ground turkey chorizo
  • 1/4 cups diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cups diced onions
  • 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 cups salsa
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • Cumin, paprika, salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), grease muffin tin

  2. 2

    Cook chorizo with peppers and onions until browned

  3. 3

    Beat eggs with cream and seasonings

  4. 4

    Divide chorizo mixture among 6 muffin cups

  5. 5

    Pour egg mixture over, top with cheese, bake 18-20 minutes

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Prep ingredients ahead of time to save cooking time
  • • Double the recipe and freeze half for easy meal prep
  • • Adjust seasonings to taste - everyone's preferences are different
  • • Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (adjusted)
Calories525
Protein36g
Carbohydrates22g
Fat32g
Macro Distribution
ProteinCarbsFat

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Best Time to Eat

Morning (6-9 AM)
Perfect start to fuel your day