Name: Bacon and Egg Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 eggs; ⅓ cup heavy cream; ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder; black pepper ( to taste); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or fresh herbs); 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled); 3½ ounces cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 green onions

Busy mornings or quick lunches just got easier with these protein-packed, grab-and-go Bacon and Egg Muffins.

Serve egg muffins with avocado dip, fresh tomatoes, or a simple asparagus salad.

Bacon and Egg Muffins with a bite taken out of one

Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Bacon and Egg Muffins

Flavor: Smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh green onions add plenty of savory flavor to each muffin.
Skill Level: These bacon egg cups are so easy to make, perfect for even beginner cooks. Just whisk, fill, and bake.
Texture: I love to use plenty of heavy cream to keep the baked eggs creamy and prevent them from becoming dry.
Prep Ahead: Cooked and crumbled bacon plus shredded cheese make assembly even easier.
Meal Prep: Double the recipe, use two muffin pans, and rotate them halfway through baking. Perfect for quick and easy breakfasts or snacks all week.

Total Time: 30 Mins Servings: 12 Cooking Method: Baked

Ingredient Notes

Eggs: Use large eggs as the main base for these muffins. Avoid overmixing, which can add too much air and cause the muffins to rise excessively and then sink.
Heavy Cream: Cream adds richness and helps keep the eggs tender after baking. For a lighter option, use half-and-half. A plant-based milk may not give the same creamy texture.
Dry Mustard: A small amount of mustard powder boosts the flavor of the cheddar and bacon. Dijon mustard can also be used, though it will add extra moisture.
Fresh Parsley: Adds a fresh note but you can also use chives, dill, basil, or a little thyme for a different flavor.
Bacon: Crisp, well-drained bacon works best. Pre-cooked bacon pieces are a convenient shortcut.
Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheddar adds plenty of cheesy flavor. For the best melt, shred cheese from a block, but you can use pre-shredded cheddar if you want to save a step.
Green Onions: Green onions bring a mild onion flavor and a pop of color. Chives make an easy substitute.

Variations

Create a bacon and gruyere egg bite using gruyere instead of cheddar and omitting the green onions. Or create a version of cottage cheese egg bites adding blended cottage cheese.
For a southwest style, add diced jalapeño, pepper Jack cheese, a spoonful of drained green chiles, and chopped cilantro.
Try cooked sausage or ham instead of bacon.
You can add finely chopped spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, or bell peppers. Be sure to cook watery vegetables first and drain them well.

How to Make Egg Muffins

pouring egg into muffin tin with filling to make Bacon and Egg Muffins

Whisk eggs, cream, mustard powder, and pepper together (full recipe below).
Divide bacon, cheese, and green onions into prepared muffin tins, then add the egg mixture.
Bake until the eggs are set. Serve warm.

Better Bacon Egg Muffins

Grease the muffin cups well, including the sides and rims, to prevent sticking.
Don’t skimp on the heavy cream. It will help create a fluffy keto egg muffin that is not dense.
Drain bacon well before adding it to avoid greasy muffins.
Fill cups evenly so they bake at the same rate, and leave space at the top for the eggs to puff.
Bake just until set. Eggs can become rubbery when they are over-baked.
Low carb egg muffins will puff up as they bake and settle slightly while cooling, which is normal.

muffin tin with cheesy Bacon and Egg Muffins

Super Storage Ideas

Muffins should be cooled completely before storing because trapped steam can make the surface wet. Place bites in an airtight container or zip top bag. You can wrap bites individually for a quick grab and go option.
Refrigerate bacon egg muffins for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 1 month.
Reheat leftover or frozen egg bites in the oven at 325°F covered with foil, until warm. They can also be microwaved at 20 to 30 second intervals until heated through.

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