{"id":1263601,"date":"2019-10-22T10:31:46","date_gmt":"0001-01-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/bacon-egg-cups\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T14:47:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T19:47:17","slug":"bacon-egg-cups","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/bacon-egg-cups\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacon Egg Cups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We love keeping a batch of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/bacon-breakfast-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/bacon-breakfast-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">bacon<\/a> and egg muffins on hand during especially busy weeks. These tasty little muffins are packed with protein in the form of bacon and eggs, and they&#8217;re made extra delicious with cheddar cheese and half-and-half. They&#8217;re also easy to customize<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014feel free to leave out the bacon if you&#8217;re vegetarian or add your favorite veggie, such as thinly sliced greens, broccoli, bell pepper or mushrooms. Here&#8217;s how to whip up bacon and egg muffins, so that you can start your mornings off right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Bacon and Egg Muffins<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bacon:\u00a0<\/b>Aside from the bacon strips, crumble a bit of cooked bacon on top of these muffins for a savory finish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:\u00a0<\/strong>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/what-to-do-with-egg-whites\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/what-to-do-with-egg-whites\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">egg whites<\/a> if you want a lighter version of bacon and egg muffins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Half-and-half:\u00a0<\/strong>Whole milk will also do the trick in a pinch, or use heavy cream if you want a richer flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheddar cheese:\u00a0<\/strong>If you have another cheese in your fridge you&#8217;re trying to use up before it goes bad, you can do so here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green onions:\u00a0<\/strong>Thinly sliced green onions or chives add a lovely pop of color.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Cook the meat<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bacon-and-egg-muffins_TOHD24_36194_SarahTramonte_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 1 of Taste Recipes Bacon and Egg Muffins is to cook the bacon is a skillet And Egg Muffins Tohd24 36194 Sarahtramonte 1\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a small skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Whisk the other ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bacon-and-egg-muffins_TOHD24_36194_SarahTramonte_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 2 of Taste Recipes Bacon and Egg Muffins is to mix 2 of the eggs with the cream and pepper until combined\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a small bowl, whisk the two eggs, cream and pepper.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Prepare and bake the muffins<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bacon-and-egg-muffins_TOHD24_36194_SarahTramonte_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 3 of Taste Recipes Bacon and Egg Muffins is to line the edges of the ramekins with the bacon strips, then sprinkle half the cheese and onions. Pour in the egg mixture, crack another egg into each one. Top with remaining onions and cheese, bake.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Wrap two bacon strips around the inside of each of two 8-ounce ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle each with half the cheese and onions. Divide the egg mixture between the ramekin. Break one egg into each ramekin. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and onion. Bake at 350\u00b0F until the eggs are completely set (18 to 22 minutes).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bacon-and-egg-muffins_TOHD24_36194_SarahTramonte_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Bacon and Egg Muffins in blue ramekins, topped with green onions cheese, wooden bowl of green onions, forks\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Bacon and Egg Muffins Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Use a bacon alternative:\u00a0<\/b>You can use tofu bacon or another meatless alternative if you&#8217;d prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add a veggie:\u00a0<\/strong>We love adding thinly chopped greens such as kale or spinach to this recipe. Add your favorite veggie (but don&#8217;t go overboard; there isn&#8217;t a ton of room in the cups).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Bacon and Egg Muffins<\/h2>\n<p>Store these muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat in a microwave for the perfect on-the-go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/breakfast-on-the-go-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/breakfast-on-the-go-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">breakfast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I make these muffins in advance?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. If you&#8217;re keeping them in the fridge, you can make these muffins up to three days in advance. You can also freeze them by placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer until frozen, then transferring them to an airtight freezer-safe container. Eat within three months for the best results.<\/p>\n<h2>Bacon and Egg Muffins Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2029761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bacon-and-egg-muffins_TOHD24_36194_SarahTramonte_6.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Bacon and Egg Muffins in blue ramekins, topped with green onions cheese, wooden bowl of green onions, forks\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why are my muffins rubbery?<\/h3>\n<p>Eggs can get rubbery when they&#8217;re overcooked. Keep an eye on the clock for the best results. Also, a spongy texture could be the result of overmixing your eggs, which adds too much air to them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-an-egg\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-an-egg\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Here&#8217;s<\/a> more on how to cook an egg any way you want.<\/p>\n<h3>Why did my muffins deflate?<\/h3>\n<p>If your muffins went flat, they may have baked for too long. Otherwise, cooling them too quickly can also result in sunken centers. Try cooling your muffins inside their ramekins to keep them from collapsing.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I make a vegetarian version of these muffins?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Simply omit the meat and add a veggie, such as thinly sliced, cooked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/superstar-broccoli-recipes-even-picky-eaters-will-love\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/superstar-broccoli-recipes-even-picky-eaters-will-love\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">broccoli<\/a> or bell pepper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These tasty little bacon and egg muffins are filled with protein for a portable and filling morning 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Bake at 350\u00b0F until the eggs are completely set (18 to 22 minutes).","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bacon-and-egg-muffins_TOHD24_36194_SarahTramonte_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"2 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Justine Harrington"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 380 calories","fatContent":"28g fat (14g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"486mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"521mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"5g carbohydrate (3g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"24g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4,"reviewCount":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePizza"},"reviewBody":"These were really good. It didn't say to bake the little bowls on a metal baking sheet but I did because I figured it would be easier to pull out of the oven. I also added fresh spinach to mine as well which turned out really well. I doubled the recipe so it was enough for my family of four. However my thirteen year old didn't enjoy the combination of eggs how some was scrambled and the other baked with a hard yolk. 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Reheat in the microwave for a perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/breakfast-on-the-go-recipes\/\">on-the-go breakfast<\/a>.<h3>Why are my bacon egg cups rubbery?<\/h3>Eggs can get rubbery when they\u2019re overcooked. Keep an eye on the clock for best results. A spongy texture could be the result of overmixing your eggs, which adds too much air to the eggs. Here\u2019s more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-an-egg\/\">how to cook an egg<\/a> any way you want. <h3>Why do my bacon egg cups deflate?<\/h3>They may have baked for too long. Otherwise, cooling them too quickly can result in sunken centers. Try cooling your egg cups inside their ramekins to keep them from collapsing. Can\u2019t get enough bacon? Make any of these brilliant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/bacon-breakfast-recipes\/\">bacon recipes<\/a>. <br><br><i>\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/author\/sw-67548\/\">Elizabeth Harris<\/a><\/i>","Metadescription":"This bacon egg cups recipe makes an on-the-go breakfast both easy and delicious. ","DigitalHeadnotes":"This breakfast dish is a fresh take on the classic bacon-and-eggs combo. Make sure to use ovenproof bowls when baking! \u2014Carol Forcum, Marion, Illinois","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":"   In a small bowl, whisk 2 eggs, cream and pepper. Wrap 2 bacon strips around the inside edge of each of two 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. 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