Chorizo and Cheese Egg Muffins, Try them today

Chorizo and Cheese Egg Muffins

Chorizo and Cheese Egg Muffins - Try this super easy recipe, these are perfect for breakfast or a lunch time snack use Manchego cheese for a real Spanish Taste or a mature Cheddar is a good alternative.

Ingredients, Makes 12 Muffins

1 Chorizo sausage, sweet or spicy, diced

1 large red chili, deseeded and thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

8 large eggs

1 tsp ground paprika

1/2 tsp ground cumin

3 oz of Manchego or cheddar cheese, grated

1/4 cup 35g roasted peppers

1 tbsp flat leafed parsley, chopped

Chorizo and Cheese Egg Muffins

Method

Preheat oven to 200ºc

Spray a muffin tin generously with cooking spray, or line the tin with silicone cupcake liners.

In a non stick frying pan add the chorizo, chili and garlic and gently fry for about 8 - 10 minutes.  Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Crack the eggs in a large bowl and add the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and whisk well until combined.

Add an even layer of the egg mixture to each muffin tin/case

Add and even layer of the Chorizo mix to each tin.

Add the grated cheese, slices of roasted peppers and a sprinkle of parsley.

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Top with the remaining egg mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, use a toothpick to check they are cooked.

Enjoy hot or store in the fridge these will keep well in the fridge for 1 week if well sealed 

To reheat microwave for 30 seconds

To freeze - seal well and freeze for up to 3 months.

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