Breakfast Egg Muffins with Bacon Cheddar (Print Version)

Protein-packed muffins with eggs, bacon, cheddar, and veggies for easy mornings.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
05 - 1/2 cup diced onions

→ Proteins

06 - 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika

→ For Greasing

11 - Cooking spray or olive oil for muffin tin

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined and slightly frothy.
04 - Stir in cheddar cheese, bell peppers, onions, bacon, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly mixed.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup approximately 2/3 full.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until muffins are set and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully loosen muffins with a knife if needed and remove from tin.
08 - Serve warm, or cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They wait patiently in the fridge all week, ready to rescue you when you hit snooze one too many times.
  • You can hold breakfast in one hand and your coffee in the other, no plate required.
02 -
  • If you skip greasing the tin well, you'll spend ten frustrating minutes digging out muffin bits with a spoon.
  • Let the bacon cool completely before adding it to the egg mixture, or the fat will separate and pool at the bottom.
03 -
  • Use a silicone muffin pan if you have one, the muffins slide right out without any fuss or scraping.
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika on top before baking for a deeper, richer flavor that looks impressive.
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