MINI MEXICAN CRUSTLESS QUICHES

When you think eggs for breakfast, you might think of the obvious: scrambled, fried or, if you are feeling fancy, poached. But these Mini Mexican Crustless Quiches are anything but obvious! A delicious escape from your boring morning eggs and filled with peppers, onions, spinach and an amazing blend of Mexican spices, these fluffy and flavor-filled quiches will have you saying olé to your day!

MAKES: 10 quiches

1 QUICHE: 255 Calories, 22 g Fat, 2 g Carbs, 13 g Protein

 

2½ tsp (8 g) garlic powder

1¼ tsp (3 g) onion powder

2½ tsp (5 g) oregano

5 tsp (10 g) black pepper

5 tsp (12 g) erythritol

5 tbsp (35 g) chili powder

2½ tsp (7 g) paprika

1¼ tsp (3 g) red pepper flakes

5 tsp (30 g) salt

7½ tsp (13 g) cumin

½ lb (230 g) ground beef

5 large eggs

1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

¼ cup (60 ml) mayo

¼ cup (37 g) red bell pepper, diced

¼ cup (37 g) green bell pepper, diced

3 tbsp (45 g) green onions

3 cups (90 g) spinach, chopped

1½ cups (170 g) Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a muffin tin.

To make the taco seasoning, in a small bowl combine the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, erythritol, chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and cumin. Set aside 1 teaspoon of the seasoning and save the remaining for another use.

In a medium skillet, add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of the taco seasoning, cooking until the meat has browned. Set aside. Do not drain the cooking fat.

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and mayo. Fold in the bell peppers, onions, spinach, beef and 1 cup (113 g) of the cheese. Pour the mixture evenly into the greased muffin tins. Top with the remaining cheese.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the center is set when gently shaken.