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Low-carb egg and bacon cups baked in a muffin tin, golden on top and high in protein for a keto-friendly breakfast

Egg And Bacon Cups Low Carb Recipe

Low-carb egg and bacon cups baked in a muffin tin for a simple, high-protein breakfast that keeps you full and supports steady energy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 muffin tin
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 measuring cup or ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 6 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until lightly crispy, then remove and let it cool.
    crispy bacon cooking in a skillet with tongs lifting a slice, golden brown edges and bubbling fat visible
  • Break the cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until well combined.
    Egg being cracked into a glass mixing bowl with yolk and whites falling in, whisk resting inside and whole eggs nearby
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
    Muffin tin being greased with oil using a paper towel, oven glowing in the background during preheating
  • Divide the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups using a measuring cup or ladle.
    Whisked eggs being poured from a measuring cup into a greased muffin tin, filling cups evenly on a kitchen counter
  • Add the bacon pieces evenly into each muffin cup.
  • Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the eggs are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    Egg and bacon cups baking in a muffin tin inside the oven, tops golden and set with visible crispy bacon piece
  • Let the egg and bacon cups cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin and serving.

Notes

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  • Do not overcook; eggs can become rubbery if baked too long
  • Grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking
  • Check after 15 minutes for softer eggs or bake longer for a firmer texture
  • Let them cool slightly before removing to keep their shape.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 113mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 278IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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