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Mexican Jalapeño Popper Egg Cups (No Bread, Low-Carb)

Spicy jalapeño popper flavors baked into egg cups with a creamy center—snack-sized and bold.

Mexican Jalapeño Popper Egg Cups (No Bread, Low-Carb)

Total

38 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

18 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup spinach(optional)
  • 2 jalapeños (finely chopped)
  • 120 g cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)(optional)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice(optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder(optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.

  2. 2

    Mix cream cheese with jalapeños, garlic powder, black pepper, and lime juice (if using).

  3. 3

    Whisk eggs with salt. Fold in spinach (optional).

  4. 4

    Spoon a small amount of egg mixture into each muffin cup, then add a dollop of jalapeño cream cheese filling, then top with remaining egg mixture.

  5. 5

    Bake 15–18 minutes until edges are set and centers are just firm.

  6. 6

    Cool 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

360

18% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein18 g
Carbohydrate6 g
Fat28 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium520 mg

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