Description
These Baked Eggs in Bell Pepper Rings are a delightful and colorful way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast or brunch. The vibrant bell pepper rings hold perfectly cooked eggs with a sprinkle of cheese, creating a visually appealing and tasty dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Bell Pepper Rings:
- 2 large bell peppers (any color)
Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)
- Chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Bell Peppers: Slice the bell peppers into ½-inch thick rings, remove seeds and membranes to create 4 rings.
- Grease Baking Sheet: Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Place pepper rings on the sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add Eggs: Crack one egg into each pepper ring, ensuring the yolk remains intact. Season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until eggs are set. In the last 2 minutes, add cheese to melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- These make a great low-carb, high-protein breakfast or brunch option.
- You can add sautéed veggies or cooked sausage under the egg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg in pepper ring
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
