These Southwest Egg Puffs have all the spices of your favorite southwestern dishes in a low-carb breakfast recipe.
We call this egg dish Fiesta Egg Puffs because they are like a party in your mouth!
I love egg puffs. They are a fast, easy, filling meal any time of the day. I add vegetable puree when I make egg puffs because I like the texture of the dish with puree, but it also adds extra nutrients and fiber. It takes about 10 minutes to make squash puree using yellow squash. When I do make puree, I make extra and freeze the leftovers in 1/2 cup portions, which speeds up prep time when I make egg puffs.
How to Make Squash Puree
To make squash puree, start with a mild-flavored squash. I usually use straight-neck summer squash because I always have a surplus in my garden. I leave the skin on because I am lazy, it contains vitamins and you can’t tell once it is pureed.
Items Needed:
- Squash
- Water
- Double Boiler
- Blender or Food Processor
Directions:
- Chop the squash into 1-inch pieces.
- Place it in a double boiler with 1 inch of boiling water in the bottom. Cover and steam for 7 – 8 minutes.
- Once the squash is tender, place it in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth (1 – 2 minutes). Use immediately or freeze in half cup portions for later use.
Southwest Egg Puffs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or 2 T. flour)
- ½ cup of squash puree
- 1 small Roma tomato, cored, peeled, and diced
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 1 tablespoon diced bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (homemade taco seasoning recipe)
Directions:
- Grease ramekins. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
- Divide the mixture between four 4-ounce ramekins.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and cook for about 15 minutes or until they are puffed up, with golden tops, and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
We usually eat our egg puffs right out of the ramekin while still warm, but they can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
Storing and Reheating:
Cover the egg puffs and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To freeze, wrap each egg puff individually and freeze for up to a month.
Reheat a thawed egg puff by unwrapping it and placing it on a plate, and microwave on high for 20 – 30 seconds.
To reheat a frozen egg puff, unwrap it and place it on a dish, and microwave it at 50% power for 2 minutes.
If you like make-ahead breakfast recipes, you will love the recipes in my cookbook Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches!
Printable Recipe for Southwest Egg Puffs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or 2 T. flour)
- ½ cup of squash puree
- 1 small Roma tomato, cored, peeled, and diced
- 1 tablespoon diced bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 2 tablespoons cheese
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (homemade taco seasoning recipe)
- Grease ramekins. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
- Divide the mixture between 4 – 4-ounce ramekins.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and cook for about 15 minutes or until they are puffed up, with golden tops, and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Mal says
Hi there! If I don’t have ramekins is there another way I can bake these? Like in cupcake pans or bread pan?
Alea Milham says
You can bake them in a cupcake pan or in oven-safe coffee cups.
Cris @ Goodeness Gracious says
These look divine! Yummo!!! And those sweet potato egg puffs sound great too… can't wait to try them!
Elsa says
I've never had an egg puff. I will have to give this a try. We eat a lot of eggs in my house, especially for lunch. And I do not have an 1/8 of a teaspoon either! I'm not sure why, since it's a common amount to use in cooking.
Melodie says
What a nice idea. I used to make egg puffs in the microwave but I didn't know that's what they were called. And I never put any filling in them. These look much better than I used to eat. Thanks for linking up at Vegetarian Foodie Fridays!
vickie says
Oh I need this recipe too many eggs here at the urban farm! looks like a great meal. You always have such good ideas.
vickie
Laura says
Oops! I didn't mean to be anonymous, just hit the wrong button.
Anonymous says
Another great recipe I will be trying soon . . . .
We are big omelet fans here. An old boyfriend was a short order cook, and I learned tricks for making fluffy foolproof (well, most of the time) omelets from him. I use whatever's around for filling (vegetables, meat, cheese, jam, etc.)
The Book Lady Online says
These look delicious and will be a great way to use up all those eggs we have 🙂 Thanks for the recipe and the other one for sweet potato puffs. Can't wait to try them!!
Melynda says
How delicious and fun! Thanks so much.
Sheila says
I've never had egg puffs. They look very tasty. I just love finding recipes for things I've never had. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care.
Really Rainey says
Those look amazing… And would be a great lunch too!
~Really Rainey~