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Bacon Egg Cups

Bacon Egg Cups: Easy Low-Carb Breakfast for Busy Mornings

Bacon Egg Cups are a delicious low-carb breakfast option, featuring crispy bacon and creamy eggs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon Shell
  • 12 slices Bacon Use thin cuts for optimal crispness.
For the Filling
  • 6 large Eggs Fresh eggs yield the best flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper Feel free to substitute with your favorite spices.
  • 1 cup Mature Cheddar Cheese Rich and creamy; can substitute with mozzarella.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh herbs can also be used.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Bacon Egg Cups
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your muffin tin and ingredients.
  2. Line each muffin cup with thin slices of bacon, overlapping slightly. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Drain excess grease from the bacon-lined cups.
  4. Crack an egg into each bacon-lined muffin cup, filling about three-quarters full.
  5. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and add cheddar cheese on top of each egg.
  6. Sprinkle dried oregano over each cup if desired.
  7. Bake for an additional 10 minutes until the eggs are set and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven, cool briefly, and gently lift out the cups to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 180mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For meal prep, store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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