Easy Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Cups Recipe
These Easy Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Cups are a delicious, portable breakfast option featuring crispy bacon wrapped around cheesy baked eggs. Perfect for busy mornings or brunch, they combine savory flavors with a satisfying texture, all baked in a muffin tin for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 breakfast cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon
- 12 slices uncooked bacon
Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Eggs
- 12 large eggs
Seasonings & Garnish
- Fine sea salt or garlic salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Cooking spray (for greasing muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for cooking the bacon and eggs.
- Cook the Bacon: Lay the bacon slices on a baking sheet and bake in the center of the oven for 8-9 minutes. The bacon should be lightly browned but still flexible enough to wrap. Remove and let cool until easy to handle.
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Generously spray a standard muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Wrap Bacon in Cups: Line each muffin cup with one slice of bacon, pressing it against the outer edge to form a cup shape.
- Add Cheese Base: Sprinkle a mixture of Parmesan and Cheddar cheese on the bottom inside each bacon-lined cup to add flavor and a cheesy base.
- Add the Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into each bacon and cheese-lined muffin cup, making sure not to break the yolk.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle additional Parmesan and Cheddar cheese over each egg for a cheesy crust as it bakes.
- Bake the Cups: Place the muffin tin on the center rack and bake for 10-12 minutes. Baking for 10 minutes results in a softer yolk, while 12 minutes ensures a fully cooked egg.
- Season and Garnish: Once baked, remove the cups, season with sea salt or garlic salt, ground black pepper, and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Adjust bacon cooking time depending on thickness to avoid overcrisping as it will bake further in the muffin tin.
- Use fresh eggs for best flavor and texture.
- For a milder flavor, substitute parmesan with mozzarella cheese.
- To make cleanup easier, line the baking sheet with parchment paper when cooking bacon.
- These breakfast cups can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently before serving.
Keywords: bacon breakfast cups, egg muffins, cheesy breakfast, baked eggs, easy breakfast recipe
