These tasty keto Ham, Egg, & Cheese Muffins are the ideal low-carb, high-protein breakfast or snack to start the day. These muffins are made with a combination of cheddar cheese, eggs, and ham, and this makes them a filling and tasty breakfast alternative. You can easily customize these muffins by adding the preferred ingredients, such as bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms, in addition to being simple to prepare. They may be frozen or refrigerated for later use and are excellent for meal prep. These keto Ham, Egg, & Cheese Muffins are kid-friendly, gluten-free, and ideal for fuel while on the road. They also reheat wonderfully, which makes them a sensible option for post-workout snacks or midweek breakfasts. These keto muffins are a go-to dish that you’ll want to prepare frequently because they just require basic ingredients and little preparation time.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Prep Time: Ten mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: Thirty mins
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Breakfast
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
- Servings: 6 muffins
EQUIPMENT:
- Muffin tin
- Mixing bowl
- Muffin liners
- Whisk
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 large eggs
- Two tbsp. green onions or chives
- ½ cup diced ham
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
HAM:
- We can use all the different varieties of cooked ham, including remaining baked ham, turkey ham, and deli ham. We have to make sure it’s cooked through and, for the best texture, cut it into small, bite-sized pieces.
CHEESE:
- We can try using cheddar for a basic addition to these muffins but we can also add mozzarella, Swiss, or pepper jack cheese for a change of taste. We can also use the dairy-free cheese alternative of cheese if we are trying to avoid dairy.
EGGS:
- We use the large eggs to make these muffins since they give the muffins the ideal amount of structure and volume. You can also utilize some additional cream or almond milk in place of eggs to make them fluffier.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream gives the muffins a creamy texture and keeps them moist. You can also use the almond or coconut milk to prepare the dairy-free muffins.
ADD-INS:
- We can add some veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach, to increase the nutritional content or raise the flavor. However, keep in mind that they add moisture in these muffins.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Turn the oven on to 375°F.
- We can line a muffin tin with silicone liners and grease it with the oil.
- Take a mixing vessel and add the garlic powder, salt, heavy cream, pepper, and eggs & whisk to combine.
- Then we can add the green onions, shredded cheese, and cubed ham and fold.
- We can fill the muffin cups about ¾ cup of the mixture of eggs.
- You can bake these muffins for 18 to 22 minutes or till the middle part get set and the upper part get brown.
- We can cool down these Ham Egg & Cheese Muffins for five minutes before we take them out of the tin.
TIPS:
- Make two batches and store the extras in the freezer.
- We can use silicone muffin cups to make cleanup and release easier.
- Muffins should cool before being stored to avoid becoming soggy.
- You can sprinkle the top with cheese for a beautiful, melted crust before baking.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can store these ham, eggs, & cheese muffins in a closed container and store these muffins for 4 to 5 days.
FREEZER:
- You can wrap the individual ham, eggs, & cheese muffins in the plastic wrap or in the aluminum foil and store these muffins for more than 2 months.
FAQs:
Are these ham, eggs, & cheese muffins low in carbs content?
- Yes these ham, eggs, & cheese muffins are low in carbs content and they are only comprises of 1g carb, 12g protein, 1g net carbs, 0g fiber, 180 kcal in the individual muffin serving.
How can I prepare these ham, eggs, & cheese muffins dairy-free?
- We can use the almond milk as a substitute for cream and use the dairy-free cheese or skip the cheese to make these ham, eggs, & cheese muffins dairy-free.
Can I prepare these ham, eggs, & cheese muffins for meal prep?
- All the ingredients in these muffins are storage friendly so we can easily make these muffins for meal prep and store accordingly.
Will the kids love these ham, eggs, & cheese muffins?
- These muffins have a mild flavor and they are also loaded with proteins and the flavor so the kids will surely love these muffins.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 180 kcal
Sodium: 420mg
Total Carbs: 1g
Calcium: 100mg
Net Carbs: 1g
Potassium: 110mg
Fiber: 0g
Iron: 1mg
Protein: 12g
Vitamin A: 300IU
Fat: 14g
