4 medium bell peppers, any color ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 8 large eggs ¼ cup Mexican-blend shredded cheese Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
STEP-1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
STEP-2
Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
STEP-3
Cut bell peppers in half through the stem end. Remove ribs and seeds.
STEP-4
Place the peppers in the pan cut-side up and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
STEP-5
Bake the peppers for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and crack 1 egg into each pepper cup. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then top each with 1/2 tablespoon cheese.
STEP-6
Bake until the egg whites are set, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.