These fluffy, two-bite muffins pack all the morning swagger of Mexican chorizo and gooey cheddar into a tidy, carb-light package you can reheat on autopilot.
8large eggssub: 6 eggs + 1/2 cup egg whites for lower fat
3/4cupcooked chorizocrumbled, about 4 oz; sub: cooked breakfast sausage, bacon bits, or soy chorizo
1cupshredded sharp cheddarsub: Pepper Jack, Oaxaca, or dairy-free shreds
1/4cupheavy creamsub: unsweetened almond milk or coconut cream
1/2tspbaking powderoptional for extra lift; sub: omit or 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/4tspfine sea salt
1/8tspblack peppersub: chipotle powder or smoked paprika
1tbspchopped cilantrogarnish; sub: chives or green-onion tops
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Instructions
Heat the oven: Preheat to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup mini-muffin pan.
Whisk the base: Beat eggs, heavy cream, baking powder, salt, and pepper until frothy, about 30 seconds.
Fill the cups: Divide crumbled chorizo and half the cheese evenly among the muffin wells. Pour the egg mixture on top, leaving a ⅛-inch gap. Sprinkle remaining cheese.
Bake: Slide pan onto middle rack; bake 14–16 minutes until centers puff and edges turn light golden.
Cool & store: Let rest 5 minutes, then loosen with a small spatula.