BACON & EGG MUFFIN CUPS

A quick, protein-packed breakfast baked in a muffin tin

Modern kitchen scene with white marble countertops, green subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, featuring a 12-cup muffin tin, raw bacon strips, fresh eggs, and prepped ingredients on wooden utensils and cream-colored ceramic bowls under natural daylight.

KEY INFO:

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffin cups
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Low-carb, gluten-free option

Partially cooked bacon strips in muffin tin on a marble countertop in a modern kitchen with green subway tiles and copper pots

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

12-cup muffin tin
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Silicone spoon
Alternative: Individual ramekins can replace muffin tin

INGREDIENTS:

12 slices bacon (regular or thick-cut)
12 large eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional add-ins:
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheese
- ¼ cup (15g) chopped fresh herbs
- ½ cup (75g) diced vegetables

Modern kitchen with white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, green subway tile backsplash, and warm earthy color scheme. Clear and cream prep bowls, wooden utensils, and copper pots are neatly arranged. Fresh eggs cracked into bacon-lined cups, with a wooden pepper mill and salt cellar nearby.

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Partially cook bacon in microwave for 2-3 minutes or until just flexible
Grease muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray
Line each muffin cup with bacon, creating a circle around the edges
Crack one egg into each bacon-lined cup
Season with salt and pepper
Add optional toppings if desired
Bake for 15-20 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny
(Add 5-7 minutes for fully cooked yolks)

Sunlit modern kitchen with green subway tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances, featuring colorful prepped eggs with toppings in cream ceramic bowls, wooden utensils, and copper pots on rack.

CRUCIAL TIPS:

Pre-cooking bacon prevents excess grease
Don’t skip greasing the tin
Watch eggs closely after 15 minutes to avoid overcooking

STORAGE & SCALING:

Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated
Freezes well for up to 1 month
Reheat in microwave for 30 seconds

Bacon and egg cups fresh from the oven in a modern kitchen with green subway tile backsplash, wooden utensils, and cream-colored ceramic bowls, shot in natural daylight

COMMON MISTAKES:

Not greasing tin enough
Overcooking eggs (they become rubbery)
Skipping bacon pre-cook

VARIATIONS:

Mediterranean: Add feta, spinach, tomatoes
Southwest: Mix in peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese
Classic: Top with cheddar and chives
Low-carb: Use turkey bacon, add vegetables

These muffin cups are perfect for meal prep and can be customized endlessly. The key is watching your timing – nobody likes rubbery eggs!

Remember: The bacon will continue cooking slightly after removal from oven. Better to slightly undercook than overcook.