Baked Breakfast Egg Cups Recipe
Delicious and convenient Baked Breakfast Egg Cups made with Canadian bacon, eggs, cheese, and fresh vegetables. These protein-packed cups are perfect for a quick breakfast or meal prep, easy to bake in a muffin pan and customizable with your favorite fillings.
- Author: lea
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Egg Cups
- 12 slices of Canadian bacon (or ham cubes)
- 1 dozen eggs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or cheddar cheese)
- 3/4 cup chopped grape tomatoes (or chopped green pepper)
- 1 tablespoon chives (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and spray or grease a 12-cup muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Bacon: Arrange one slice of Canadian bacon in each muffin cup, cutting the bacon halfway through if needed to allow it to fit snugly and create a cup shape.
- Add Eggs: Crack one egg into each bacon-lined muffin cup. Alternatively, you can scramble the eggs first and pour them evenly into each cup if desired.
- Season: Sprinkle each cup with salt and pepper to taste for added flavor.
- Add Cheese and Vegetables: Sprinkle grated cheese on top of each egg cup. If using chopped tomatoes or green peppers, add them on top of the cheese. Optionally, add chives if you like.
- Bake: Bake the muffin pan in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the eggs are set and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the egg cups to cool slightly before popping them out of the muffin pan. Serve immediately or let them cool completely before freezing for later use.
- Reheat: When frozen, warm the egg cups in the microwave for a few seconds until heated through. They reheat quickly and make a convenient breakfast option.
Notes
- Cut bacon slices halfway through if they don’t fit perfectly in the muffin cups so they form a secure base.
- You can customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or cheese types.
- Let egg cups cool completely before freezing to maintain texture and prevent sogginess.
- Microwave for 20-30 seconds from frozen for a quick breakfast.
- Use a non-stick spray or grease well to ensure easy removal from the muffin pan.
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