Egg Muffin Cups

These yummy, protein-rich egg muffin cups are the easiest make-ahead breakfast option to grab throughout the week!

If you’re looking for more grab and go breakfast options, give these recipes a try: copycat Starbucks egg bites (SO good!), balanced breakfast egg cups, roasted veggie breakfast casserole – YUM!

Why should egg cups be a go-to staple?

Egg cups are incredibly handy! I love that you can make a bunch of them in advance and then either refrigerate or freeze them for a super convenient, healthy, on-the-go breakfast option. These egg cups are loaded with bacon and cheese (my personal favorite), but feel free to customize them to your liking — switch up the protein and/or cheese or even add veggies if that’s your thing!

Recipe Ingredients

The ingredients here are super simple. Here’s everything you’ll need:

• Bacon – to start, you’ll need 8 ounces of bacon.
• Eggs – what would egg cups be without eggs?! You’ll need a dozen (12) eggs for this recipe.
• Cheddar Cheese – 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese goes into the egg cups too!
• Heavy Cream – to make the egg cups rich and velvety, you’ll need a ⅓ cup of heavy cream or milk (dairy or non-dairy will do!).
• Salt + Pepper – the only seasoning needed here is a ½ teaspoon of sea salt and a ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
• Green Onions – finely chopped green onions add some color and flavor to the finished egg cups!

Ingredient Modifications

The above ingredients are for basic bacon and cheese egg cups, but when it comes to this tasty make-ahead breakfast option, the sky’s the limit! Here are some swaps and additions that are worth trying:

• Make them dairy-free: make the egg cups dairy-free by using your favorite non-dairy milk and vegan cheese.
• Use a different protein: don’t like bacon? No worries! Cook and crumble breakfast sausage instead! You could also use chopped ham, leftover shredded chicken, or even cooked and crumbled ground beef.
• Use a different cheese: feel free to sub your favorite cheese for the cheddar cheese!
• Add veggies: add finely chopped bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, or even shredded potatoes (sweet or white) to the cups for a veggie boost!

Mix-in Combination Ideas for Muffin Tin Eggs

As mentioned above, these egg cups can literally be ANYTHING you want them to be! They’re super flexible, so don’t stress too much about exact amounts for any extras you add in — just sprinkle them into the muffin tins before pouring the egg mixture over and you’ll be good to go! Some really delicious flavor combinations worth trying…

• Broccoli and Cheddar: bacon + shredded cheddar cheese + riced or finely chopped broccoli
• Red Pepper + Feta: chopped spinach + diced red bell peppers + crumbled feta cheese
• Sundried Tomato: mozzarella cheese + chopped sundried tomatoes + cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage + dollop of pesto
• Southwest: cheddar cheese + cooked and crumbled ground beef + diced green chiles + diced bell peppers

What is the ideal ratio of egg to mix-ins?

Again, I wouldn’t worry about being too precise here, but try to fill each cup no more than two-thirds of the way full. This will allow for each cup to have plenty of egg/cream mixture too!

Supplies Needed to Make this Recipe

• Skillet
• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Muffin Tin (Silicone or Regular)
• Muffin Liners (Parchment or Silicone)

How to Make Egg Muffins

The process is super simple, making these an ideal make-ahead option! Here’s how you’ll do it:

1. Cook the bacon – if your bacon isn’t already cooked, go ahead and cook it! Chop the raw bacon and pan fry it until crispy.
2. Preheat the oven + line the muffin tin – while your bacon is cooking, preheat the oven to 350°F and line your tin with muffin liners.
3. Whisk egg mixture – in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
4. Fill the cups – split the bacon and cheese between the 12 muffin cups, then pour the egg mixture over top!
5. Bake and enjoy – bake the bacon and cheese egg cups for 20 minutes, then let cool slightly, and enjoy!

The Best Way to Keep Muffin Tin Eggs from Sticking in the Muffin Tin

You can go one of two routes here: either use a silicone muffin pan or use reliable muffin liners (either parchment or silicone). Steer clear of just oiling your muffin tin (vs. using liners), as this will just increase the likelihood that the egg cups stick to the pan!

Storing and Reheating Egg Muffin Cups

Store any leftover egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, simply pop a few egg cups in the microwave and heat through until warm! 

Frequently Asked Questions