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.

Total
38 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
4
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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
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
- 2
Mix cream cheese with jalapeños, garlic powder, black pepper, and lime juice (if using).
- 3
Whisk eggs with salt. Fold in spinach (optional).
- 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
Bake 15–18 minutes until edges are set and centers are just firm.
- 6
Cool 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
360
18% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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