Start your day with these delightful breakfast bites featuring sourdough starter. Combining eggs, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and, of course, a touch of sourdough starter, these bites are an ideal morning treat.
The sourdough starter serves as a fantastic foundation for these breakfast bites, providing a quick and easy assembly. Consider preparing multiple batches and freezing them for convenient future breakfasts.
Durations
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients:
- One and a half cups of bubbly and active sourdough starter—feed the previous evening
- 6 Eggs
- ¼ Cup Whole Milk
- 1 Red Bell Pepper – Finely Chopped
- 5-6 Baby Bella Mushrooms – Finely Chopped
- 1 Cup Baby Spinach Leaves – Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a muffin pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the bubbly sourdough starter, chopped vegetables, and spices. Mix well.
- Fold in the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter among 12 muffins, filling them about ¾ of the way to the top.
- Top each muffin with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until fully cooked and the sides are golden brown.
- Before taking the muffins out of the pan, let them cool for five minutes.
Notes:
- If using discard instead of active starter, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
- Consider using a batter bowl for easy pouring and better control over the process. The easy pour spout helps keep things clean.
