Cheesy Bacon Mini Egg Muffins Recipe (2024)

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posted by Michelle Gothon Mar 17, 2015 (updated Apr 7, 2022)

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These Cheesy Bacon Mini Egg Muffins are the perfect make-ahead breakfast! Pop them in the freezer and reheat in a few seconds for breakfast on the go.

My son is a serious sleepyhead, and I stillhesitate to wake him up most mornings. Although he’s not a baby any longer, the phrase “never wake a sleeping baby” is permanently lodged in my brain! Lucky for me, he wakes up hungry and loves homemade breakfast like these Mini Egg Muffins!

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Over time, I discovered that these Mini Egg Muffins were not only a quick breakfast, they’re also useful for low carb meal prep, and even easy dinners! If my son didn’t like what we were having, I’d pop in a few of these egg bites from the freezer, add fruit and veggies, and dinner would be served.

“So excited these came out terrific! Thank you for the recipe. I followed your recipe using…shredded Parmesan & Swiss, ham, sausage lightly sautéed w/ garlic powder, chopped red pepper & green onion.”

Cynthia

I bake these in the oven with a mini muffin tin. In my opinion, this is the lowest maintenance way to make mini egg muffins without special equipment.

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But, if you have a sous vide machine, you can use it to make these muffins into a copycat of Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites, with way less money than buying them there!

I love the custardy texture of their Bacon Gruyere Egg Bites, but honestly, I definitely do not like the price! They cost a small fortune. If you decide to make these in the sous vide, you will need a silicone mold for egg bites that seals and a bit more time. Use gruyere cheese and pop them in for about an hour at 145 degrees Fahrenheit, and allow to cool completely before popping them from the mold.

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Ingredients

For this easy recipe, you will need:

  • Whole Eggs
  • Bacon
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Milk
  • Salt and Pepper

Substitutions:

  • Substitute chopped deli ham or turkey for bacon. A great option for a healthy breakfast!
  • Add chopped red pepper or any color bell peppers, green onions, diced onion,
  • Substitute egg whites for some or all of the whole eggs. You will need roughly 2.5 cups of egg white or egg beaters solution.
  • Add 1-2 teaspoons of hot sauce for slightly spicy
  • Substitute unsweetened coconut milk for the milk.
  • I like to use cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese and pepperjack cheese. Truly, use the cheese you have on hand!
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Equipment

I love using this oversized mini muffin pan from Amazon. Having a pan with more cavities allows you to get this recipe done super quick!

Storage

Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to three days. These bacon egg bites will keep in the freezer for 2-3 months.

If you love this Mini Egg Muffin recipe, I think you’ll also enjoy my Healthy Vegetarian Egg Muffins recipe!

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Yield: 24 mini egg muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes

Easy to make mini egg muffins. Perfect for a quick breakfast. Mix it up with different cheese, veggies, and meat!

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gruyere or swiss)
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees, grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, crack eggs and beat until yolks are broken and well mixed. Add in milk and whip with a whisk until fluffy. Add a dash of salt and pepper.
  3. In the muffin pan, layer the shredded cheese and chopped bacon into the cups so that they are about ⅓ of the way full.
  4. Pour egg mixture into each cup, until cups are about ⅔ full.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until egg muffins are solid. No liquid should remain.
  6. Allow to cool before popping out of pan.

Notes

  • Freeze these muffins single-layer in a quart sized zip lock bag. To reheat, microwave for 20-30 seconds on high.
Nutrition Information

Yield 24Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 39Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 65mgSodium 109mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 3g

The nutrition for this recipe is calculated by an app and may be incorrect.

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If you love this recipe, I think also enjoy these other breakfast recipes and egg recipes on my site:

  • Fried Egg Chilaquiles Verdes
  • Eggs in Hell (Italian Shakshuka)
  • Avocado Toast with Egg
  • Keto Mexican Breakfast Burrito
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FAQs

Why are my egg muffins soggy? ›

If your egg muffins are soggy, you likely used a lot of veggies with high water content. Next time, saute the veggies before adding them to the egg cups to remove the excess moisture.

How do you keep egg muffins from collapsing? ›

Placing a muffin tin in a rimmed baking dish of water will prevent the muffins from rising too high as they bake. This prevents them from collapsing and shriveling later. The difference is quite noticeable, and all you have to do is add an extra pan of water to the equation when you bake these.

How many calories in a bacon egg and cheese muffin? ›

Bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin (1 each) contains 26.4g total carbs, 24.4g net carbs, 11.7g fat, 14.2g protein, and 269 calories.

How do you make egg muffins not stick? ›

My egg muffins comes out clean every time. Most muffin trays are made with non-stick materials now anyway, so a tiny bit of oil is enough to keep it from sticking at all. Spray the liner with a cooking spray or just bake them in the muffin pan sprayed with a vegetable release.

What does adding an extra egg do to muffins? ›

If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe.

What happens when you overbeat muffin batter? ›

When you overmix the batter, it crushes the air bubbles and ruins the fluffy texture. So, the muffins will turn out hard. To ensure a batch of light, airy muffins, mix the dry and wet ingredients until just barely combined, and no more dry flour is visible.

What ingredient prevents muffins from falling apart? ›

Pudding will help the muffin keep its structure and give the texture a chewy crumb with a nice little bounce that won't crumble apart.

What are two reasons muffin batter might not rise properly? ›

Here are a few possible reasons:
  • Overmixing: Overmixing your batter can cause the cupcakes to become dense and heavy. ...
  • Overfilling the cupcake liners: If you fill your cupcake liners too full, the cupcakes will not have enough room to rise, and they will become dense and heavy. ...
  • Using expired baking powder or baking soda.
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Can I use muffin liners for egg cups? ›

What you Need for Egg Muffins. muffin tin – I highly recommend a 12-cup silicone muffin pan for this recipe. Or, get silicone muffin liners. They're inexpensive and will make dishes a lot easier!

How many calories does 2 eggs and 2 pieces of bacon have? ›

1 serving of bacon & two eggs standard breakfast (Shari's) contains 310 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 3% carbs, 71% fat, and 26% protein. This is a good source of proteins (36% of your Daily Value).

How much protein does a bacon egg and cheese have? ›

Nutrition Facts
NutrientValue
Proteins29g
Calcium200mg
Iron2mg
Potassium0mg
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How many carbs are in a bacon, egg muffin? ›

Nutritional Information
Nutritional InformationPer Portion%RI (Adult)
of which saturated (g)4.25.9
carbohydrates (g)19.127
of which sugar (g)1.92.7
fibre (g)1.31.8
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How do you keep muffins from getting hard? ›

If muffins are left exposed, the moisture starts to leak from them and they dry out. To store muffins up to 4 days, line an airtight container or zip-lock bag with paper towel and store the muffins in a single layer. Place another layer of paper towel on top of the muffins as well.

Can I use parchment paper for egg bites? ›

Egg Bite Instructions

If using oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove egg bites from packaging.

Why is my muffin rubbery? ›

What causes the muffins to be tough, heavy or rubbery? A. Two things: too much egg and using a dark, nonstick pan. A large-size egg, about 1/4 cup, will give you the best results.

How do you fix soggy muffins? ›

Undercooking usually results in the muffin's center being overly moist, and is easily resolved by increasing the baking time by a few minutes.

How do you keep muffins crispy and not soggy? ›

The Best Way to Store Muffins

Let them cool for no more than five-to-10 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. STEP TWO: Line an airtight storage container with paper towels. The paper towels will act like a “sponge,” absorbing the moisture the muffins emit as they age.

Why is my egg bake watery? ›

If your egg bake turns out runny it is usually from excess moisture being released into the egg bake, usually from any added vegetables. To avoid this, sauté the vegetables and any dense meats before assembling the egg bake.

How do you fix soggy scrambled eggs? ›

Scrambled eggs can become watery if they are overcooked or cooked at too high a temperature, causing the proteins to squeeze out moisture. Cooking them gently over low to medium heat and not over-stirring can help prevent excess moisture.

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