Egg Muffin Cups with Bacon and Cheddar

caitlinbrae — Mon, 02 May 2022 01:03:57 +0000

Egg muffin cups with bacon are an easy breakfast option! With just four main ingredients and 20 minutes of baking time, you can whip up these easy eggs.

Egg muffin cups

When it comes to breakfast, eggs are always a great choice. They are simple, tasty, and packed with nutrition. Step away from traditional scrambled eggs and fried eggs and make these tasty egg cups with bacon!

What’s great about this recipe is that they can be enjoyed so many different ways. Here are a few ways you can serve them:

You can pack them in lunch boxes!

They can be enjoyed as a mid morning snack.

Egg muffins can be made for brunch.

Take them on a picnic lunch.

They are a great meal prep option since this recipe makes 6 servings!

Enjoy them with some hash browns or toast.

These breakfast egg cups make the best meal prep breakfast recipe. Prep them on Sunday so you have breakfast all week long. Keep reading to find out more information about this recipe.

Why you’ll love egg muffin cups with bacon

Baked eggs are always a great idea when it comes to making eggs because all you have to do is combine, whisk and bake. Here’s a few other reasons why you’ll love this recipe!

They make the best meal prep breakfast.

Muffin tin eggs are super easy to make.

They are so versatile!

Egg muffins are packed with protein.

They pair perfectly with breakfast potatoes.

Ingredients in egg muffin cups

These baked eggs are made with cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives. I mean??? Delicious! You really can’t go wrong with bacon, eggs, and cheese. And add some savory chives into the mix to top things off.

You only need four main ingredients to make these eggs (plus salt and pepper, of course!)

We will be using twelve eggs!

Cheddar cheese and eggs is a delicious combination. Freshly shredded cheddar cheese from a block works best but you can also use store bought shredded.

Bacon adds flavors, fats and protein. Cook 6 slices of bacon to your liking.

Fresh chives add a savory, yet mild onion taste. They pair nicely with the eggs and enhance all the flavors.

Lastly, a pinch of salt and pepper to season the eggs.

How to make

This recipe is easy for anyone to whip up. It requires four simple steps and 20 minutes of baking time. Everyone should have an easy egg recipe they can turn to, and these breakfast egg cups are just that.

Baked egg cups require 4 simple steps that I have outlined the steps below.

Firstly, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. And grease a muffin tin really well (the egg cups with stick if you don’t grease your pan.

In a large bowl, crack the eggs, add the shredded cheese, bacon, chives, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.

Use a 1/3 measuring cup and scoop the egg mixture evenly between 12 tins.

Bake for 20 minutes. The muffins will puff up and then deflate. Let the muffins cool slightly before enjoying.

Benefits of eggs

Eggs are very nutrient dense and they can definitely contribute to your overall health. Here are a few benefits of eating eggs.

They are packed with protein.

Eggs are a great source of vitamins and minerals.

They have about 70 calories per egg.

Eggs are rich in choline which is an essential nutrient.

Variations and substitutes

Cheese. Cheddar cheese pairs really nicely with this eggs. However, you can use feta. mozzarella cheese, or pepper jack cheese.

Bacon. This recipe called for 6 slices of bacon but feel free to use turkey bacon. Also, you can add more or less bacon depending on your preference.

Seasonings. A bit of salt and pepper help enhance the flavor of these eggs. Add some everything but the bagel seasoning, or dried chives to change things up!

Veggies. If you want to switch things up, add some freshly chopped veggies. Onions, peppers, and spinach are great options as they will mix and cook nicely into the egg mixture.

How to store

Since this recipe makes 12 egg cups, you may have leftovers! Store left overs in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for up to five days.

I do not recommend freezing these egg cups as the texture tends to change after being frozen. However, if you do freeze them please let me know how they turn out!

Frequently asked question

Can you bake eggs?

Yes, hence this recipe lo! Baked eggs are another easy way to enjoy eggs. They come result in a different texture than traditional scrambled or fried eggs.

What cheese works best with eggs?

There are many cheeses pair nicely with eggs. Truthfully, it really depends on your preference! Here are a few options that work well: mild and sharp cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, American and feta.

How long do you bake eggs?

If you are baking the eggs in standard size muffin tins, they will take around 20 minutes at 350 degrees. However, this can vary depending on your oven. You definitely want to the center of the eggs to set and not be gooey.

Can I add veggies?

Definitely! Just please note that adding veggies can change the baking time and flavor of these eggs. Here are some options: peppers, spinach, onions, and broccoli.

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