Description
Delicious and savory Bacon Egg Bites made with fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh green onions. These baked egg muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or snack, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and a convenient grab-and-go option.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gouda, or your choice)
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Preparation
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) to ensure even cooking and proper baking of the egg bites.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter to prevent the egg bites from sticking to the pan.
- Mix Eggs and Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 6 large eggs and 1/4 cup heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a fluffy base for the bites.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the shredded cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper evenly into the egg mixture for balanced flavor throughout.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for expansion while baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the egg bites cool for a few minutes, which helps in easy removal from the tin.
- Serve or Store: Serve the egg bites warm for the best flavor and texture, or allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese type to your preference, such as cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- These egg bites can be reheated in the microwave for about 30 seconds for a quick meal.
- Make sure not to overfill the muffin cups to avoid spillage during baking.
