BreakfastMain Course

Bacon and Egg Cups

Name: Bacon and Egg Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 12 pcs bacon slice thinly sliced; 6 pcs egg; 0.25 cup cheddar cheese shredded; 2 tbsp milk; 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped (optional); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground

These savory bacon and egg cups are a perfect low-carb breakfast. Crispy bacon forms a delicious cup, holding a baked egg seasoned with cheese and chives. Easy to make ahead for quick mornings.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 25 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 174 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain eggs and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

12 pcsbacon slice, thinly sliced
6 pcsegg
0.25 cupcheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbspmilk
1 tbspfresh chives, finely chopped(optional)
1 pinchsalt
1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

oven · muffin tin

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
About 5 min
2
Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
About 1 min
3
Line each muffin cup with two slices of bacon, forming a cross or basket shape, ensuring the bacon covers the bottom and sides of the cup.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Overlap the bacon slightly to prevent gaps where the egg could leak through.
4
Crack one egg into each bacon-lined cup.
About 1 min
5
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs.
About 1 min
6
Add a splash of milk into each cup.
Cook’s note: This helps make the eggs a bit fluffier.
7
Season each cup with salt and black pepper.
8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: For runny yolks, bake closer to 12 minutes; for firm yolks, bake closer to 15 minutes.
9
Carefully remove the bacon and egg cups from the muffin tin.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A small offset spatula can help loosen them from the sides.
10
Garnish with fresh chives, if using, and serve immediately.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

30%Score

Calories: 174.2kcal
Protein: 12.9g
Carbs: 1.2g
Fat: 13.1g
Fibre: 0g
Sugar: 0.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover bacon and egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a microwave for 30-60 seconds or in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.