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bacon & egg cups

bacon & egg cups

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Precook the bacon in the muffin tin for 8 minutes at 400°F before adding the egg — the fat renders without burning and the cup holds shape. Crack the egg into a bowl first, then pour it into the bacon cup — one smooth pour beats cleaning a broken yolk every time.

Serves
6 cups
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget-Friendly
Calories
220
Carbs
1g
Protein
14g
Fat
17g

Flavor Profile

🥓 Smoky and salty from crispy bacon
🥚 Rich and creamy from the baked egg yolk
🌿 Fresh and mild from the chives
🧂 Savory and deeply satisfying
🔥 Slightly caramelized edges from the muffin tin

Ingredients

🥓 6 strips bacon
🥚 6 large eggs
🌿 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
🌶️ Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

01

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.

02

Press one strip of bacon around the inside wall of each muffin cup, forming a ring.

03

Crack one egg into the center of each bacon ring. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

04

Bake 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and egg whites are fully set but yolks are still slightly runny.

05

Run a knife around each cup, lift out, top with fresh chives, and serve immediately.

🧬 Food Science

Eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet — a single egg contains all nine essential amino acids, plus choline, which is critical for neurotransmitter synthesis and liver function. The yolk contains the majority of the egg's vitamins, including fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with black coffee, bulletproof coffee, or unsweetened green tea.
🍽️ Pair with sliced avocado, sautéed spinach, or a simple arugula salad.