Turkey Bacon Egg Muffin Cups
These savory, protein-packed muffin cups are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast. They combine fluffy eggs, crispy turkey bacon, melty cheese, and diced veggies for a satisfying, grab-and-go meal. Perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 25min
- Total Time: 35min
- Yield: 12 muffin cups 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Cooking spray or a bit of olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crisp. Let cool on a paper towel, then chop into small bits.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs. Add milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Whisk vigorously until smooth and uniform.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon, shredded cheese, diced bell pepper, and onion until evenly distributed.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden and centers are fully set.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before gently running a knife around the edges to remove. Serve warm or cool for meal prep.
Notes
For easy removal, grease the muffin tin well. You can customize with different veggies like spinach or mushrooms. These freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 125
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