Bacon Egg Cups

These bacon egg cups are low-carb, gluten-free, and perfect for a delicious and satisfying breakfast you can eat on the go!

There’s nothing like the smell of bacon cooking in a skillet to get the household moving in the morning.

I do enjoy turkey bacon, but let’s be honest: nothing beats real bacon. And it adds so much delicious flavor to these egg cups, I definitely recommend it in this recipe!

These bacon egg cups are such a great grab-and-go breakfast. Who needs bacon and eggs on a plate when you can enjoy them as their own little cup instead?

And this recipe is so simple to make. Just pre-cook the bacon for a few minutes, wrap each slice around the rim of a muffin cup, then add an egg, Parmesan, and seasonings.

They’re a great option for even the busiest of mornings!

How to make bacon egg cups

Ready to see just how easy these tasty breakfast cups are to make?

Step 1: In a large skillet, pre-cook the bacon for about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 3: Spray a 6 cup muffin tin with cooking spray, then wrap a bacon slice around the perimeter of each cup to create a ring.

Step 4: Crack an egg into a small custard cup or bowl, then transfer it to one of the muffin cups.

Step 5: Repeat with remaining eggs, adding one to each muffin cup.

Step 6: Sprinkle eggs with Herbes de Provence, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

Step 7: Place in the oven to bake.

Step 8: After 10 minutes, check to see if the eggs are cooked the way you like them. If they are still jiggly in the middle, put them back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9: Remove to a plate and top with chopped scallions before serving.

These egg cups wrapped in bacon are so dreamy, they may become your new go-to breakfast!

Variations

The beauty of these breakfast cups is how simple they are. But you can absolutely get a little creative with them if you like!

Mixing up the cheeses and spices is an easy way to try new flavors. You could use a little cumin and shredded Mexican cheese, then top with chopped cilantro for a fun twist.

To lower the fat and calories, you could replace the bacon with turkey bacon. As I mentioned earlier, I do think pork bacon adds a lot of flavor to this dish, but turkey will work if you prefer.

Making this dish ahead of time

This recipe only takes a few minutes to prep, so it’s not too hard to make on a busy morning. But if you prefer, you can easily cook these breakfast cups in advance!

If you’re making them ahead of time, my advice is to undercook them a bit at first. That way, when you reheat them later, they’ll be perfect and not over-cooked! You’ll also want to leave off the scallions until you’re serving them.

If you make these ahead of time to meal prep or find yourself with leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Other on-the-go breakfast recipes

I love breakfasts that I can make ahead of time so I can grab-and-go in the morning. If you’re looking for some recipes to simplify the start of your day, here are a few of my favorites:

• Breakfast Burrito In A Jar
• Banana Oat Chocolate Walnut Muffins
• Frittata Bites with Chard, Sausage, and Feta

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!