Why it works
Two ingredients means fewer places for carbs to hide.
Eggs and bacon are both close to carbohydrate-free on their own, so a recipe built from just those two doesn't need a low-carb workaround the way a muffin or a wrap would. Protein and fat also digest more slowly than a carb-heavy breakfast, which is part of why this can feel more steady through the morning than something like cereal or toast. Baking the mixture in a muffin tin does the portioning for you: each cup is already one serving, so there's no guessing how much to eat. It also means the whole batch bakes at once instead of standing over a pan cooking eggs individually.
Printable recipe
Egg and Bacon Cups
Bacon and eggs, baked in a muffin tin, portioned and ready to reheat.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- 1
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until lightly crispy, then remove and let it cool.
- 2
Break the cooled bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- 5
Divide the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups using a measuring cup or ladle.
- 6
Add the bacon pieces evenly into each muffin cup.
- 7
Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the eggs are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 8
Let the egg and bacon cups cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin and serving.
Nutrition per serving
Net carbs here means total carbohydrate (1g) minus fiber. The original nutrition data didn't break out a fiber value for this recipe, and eggs and bacon carry essentially none, so net carbs and total carbs land in the same place. Also per serving: 0.2g sugar, 4g saturated fat, 201mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium.
Nutrition is calculated from ingredient data and will vary with the size of the eggs and the cut and brand of bacon used. Treat it as close, not exact.
Notes and substitutions
Watch the bake time. Eggs can turn rubbery if left in the oven too long. Check at 15 minutes for a softer texture, or leave them a few minutes longer for a firmer one.
Grease the tin well. A muffin tin that isn't well greased is the most common reason these stick.
Let them rest. A few minutes of cooling before removing from the tin helps the cups hold their shape.
Add-in ideas. Chopped spinach, a little shredded cheese, or fresh herbs all work without changing the method.
Batch note. These reheat well from the fridge, which is most of the point of making a batch at once.
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