3 Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
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4 medium bell peppers, any color
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¼ teaspoon salt, divided
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
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8 large eggs
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¼ cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
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Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Description
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Cut 4 bell peppers in half through the stem end. Remove ribs and seeds. Place the peppers in the pan cut-side up and sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
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Bake the peppers for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and crack 1 egg into each pepper cup. Season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, then top each with ½ tablespoon cheese.
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Bake until the egg whites are set, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
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