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

Why are my egg muffins soggy? ›

Allow the egg muffins to cool completely before transferring to a storage container. This helps prevent condensation from forming inside the container, which can make the muffins soggy.

How do you cook eggs and Bacon in a muffin pan? ›

Using a muffin/cupcake pan, line the holes with a slice of bacon, pressing the bacon around the sides of the hole, not on the bottom. Crack one egg into each hole. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cheese if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until the egg is the doneness you like.

How do you keep egg muffins from sticking to muffin pans? ›

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.

Why do my egg muffins go flat? ›

Why Are My Egg Muffins Flat? If your egg cups are deflating a bit when you take them out of the oven, don't worry. This is super normal. The air bubbles in the mixture expand in the oven and then deflate as they cool.

How do you keep muffins moist and fluffy? ›

The Best Way to Store Muffins
  1. STEP ONE: Let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. STEP TWO: Line an airtight storage container with paper towels.
  3. STEP THREE: Place muffins in the container, on top of the paper towels.
  4. STEP FOUR: Place an additional paper towel layer on top of the muffins.

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.

Should I cook bacon or eggs first? ›

You fry bacon on a skillet, then after the bacon is crispy, fry eggs in the bacon grease. Garnish your plate with toast or fruit.

Is it OK to cook bacon and eggs in the same pan? ›

Fry your bacon until almost done. Move the bacon to the side of the pan and scrape the base of the pan. Add your eggs and cover the pan with a tight fitting lid. eggs will be crispy on the bottom and cooked beautifully on the top.

Can I use bacon grease instead of butter for eggs? ›

If you ask us, the most delicious sunny-side up eggs aren't fried in butter or oil — but rather an unexpected ingredient: bacon grease. It turns out that cooking eggs in bacon fat (or "liquid gold" as we like to call it) allows the edges to become crispy and ensures the yolk stays soft and tender.

Can I use paper cupcake liners for egg muffins? ›

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a non-stick muffin pan (affiliate link). Alternatively, you can use paper liners or silicone liners to prevent sticking. You'll also need a rimmed baking sheet that the muffin pan fits into.

Why are my egg bites spongy? ›

Why are my egg bites spongy? To ensure that your copycat Starbucks egg bites have the right texture, make sure you don't overmix the eggs and bake them for the proper cooking time at a low temperature (325° Fahrenheit).

Why do you let muffin batter rest? ›

It will make your muffins dense. Quickbreads and muffins are hydrating batters, which means the flour absorbs the liquid over time, resulting in a very moist muffin, and improving the flavor. So let your muffin batter rest, up to 24 hours if possible.

Why are my egg muffins rubbery? ›

If your muffins turned out rubbery this means that you left them in the oven for too long. When eggs are overcooked they become dry and rubbery. This is why it's important to use a timer when cooking.

How do you make muffins rise higher? ›

Start the oven on high

Bake your muffins at 400°F for the first 5 minutes, then drop the temperature to the more standard 350°F for the remainder of the bake time. This method sparks the leavening agents (especially baking powder) in the batter to react quicker, creating that gorgeously risen top.

Why are my muffins dense and not fluffy? ›

Too much liquid – If there is too much liquid in the batter, the muffins will be very dense.

How to keep egg bites from getting soggy? ›

If your egg bites are wet, they are either undercooked, no cornstarch was added, or you may have included too many vegetables. Consider sauteeing veggie add-ins beforehand in order to release excess moisture. If adding tomatoes, try salting and draining them before adding them to the other ingredients.

What causes soggy muffins? ›

Further, if you're in a humid environment, moisture from the air can get into your muffins and make them soggy. This is why storing muffins in an airtight container can help, but it's a delicate balance because if the container is too airtight, it can trap moisture from the muffin and cause sogginess.

How do you make eggs less soggy? ›

Here's some tips for avoiding weepy scrambled eggs:
  1. Add very little, or no, extra liquid to the eggs. ...
  2. Make sure to scramble the eggs uncovered, so their moisture can escape as steam.
  3. Salt the beaten eggs 15-30 minutes before cooking them, instead of salting them while cooking. ...
  4. Avoid overcooking the eggs.
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