Smokey Egg Muffins

Smokey Egg Muffins
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Maryland's crab is one of the most iconic foods in America. Maryland blue crab combined with oyster mushrooms makes for a rich, satisfying filling for egg muffins.Recipe courtesy of Danielle D from Maryland, America's Best Recipe Contest/Eggland's Best
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
  • 12 large oyster mushroom caps
  • 1 tablespoon thrive culinary algae oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • melted ghee for oiling muffin pan
  • 1 1/2 cup lump maryland blue crab meat
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded russet potatoes
  • 12 tablespoon finely diced gouda, divided
  • 6 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
  • 8 eggland's best eggs (large)
Directions
  1. Place a baking sheet in the oven. Preheat to 375 degrees F.
  2. Use a cloth to wipe the mushrooms clean (do not use water).
  3. Toss the mushroom caps with algae oil and liquid smoke, but take care not to over-saturate.
  4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cover with parchment paper.
  5. Bake the mushrooms on the covered sheet for 5-8 minutes or until toasted.
  6. Remove from oven and set aside.
  7. Mix the maple syrup, smoked paprika and black pepper along with mushrooms. Set aside.
  8. Keep the oven heated to 375 degrees F. Liberally oil a non-stick 12-cup muffin pan with the melted ghee to ensure easy removal.
  9. Place the lump blue crab meat in a large bowl and season to taste with Old Bay.
  10. Mix the crab with the shredded potatoes and chives. Set aside.
  11. Lightly whisk the eggs in a 2-cup glass measuring cup for easy pouring. Add salt and pepper to taste, and whisk until combined.
  12. Fill each muffin cavity about 2/3 with the crab mixture, and add 1 teaspoon of smoked gouda per cavity. Distribute evenly until gone.
  13. Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of eggs in each cavity, distributing evenly until gone.
  14. Top each muffin with a mushroom, lightly pressing each one into the egg.
  15. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until muffins are set and lightly golden.
  16. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before popping out and eating.
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