Easy Cheesy Bacon Egg Muffin Cups
A quick and easy breakfast recipe featuring fluffy egg muffin cups loaded with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for busy mornings and grab-and-go meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Total Time: 28-32 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs, room temperature
- 6 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter (for greasing muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, bake bacon on a foil-lined sheet pan at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
- Grease the muffin tin cups with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined and slightly frothy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and green onions if using.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes. Check at 18 minutes by gently shaking the pan; the muffins should be set but slightly springy.
- Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the tin before running a knife around the edges to loosen and remove.
Notes
Pre-cook bacon to avoid sogginess and ensure crisp texture. Grease muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking. Rotate pan halfway through baking if edges brown too quickly. Avoid over-beating eggs to maintain tender texture. Optionally add smoked paprika for subtle warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 11
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