Bacon Cheddar Egg Muffins
Savory baked egg muffins filled with crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, and scallions. They are suitable for breakfast, brunch, or a protein-rich snack.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Grease all 12 cups of the muffin tin with the butter.
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Step 2
Cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp.
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Step 3
Transfer the cooked bacon to the cutting board. Let it cool briefly, then chop it into small pieces.
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Step 4
Crack the eggs into the mixing bowl. Add the milk, salt, and black pepper, then whisk until evenly combined.
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Step 5
Fold the cheddar, scallions, and chopped cooked bacon into the egg mixture.
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Step 6
Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
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Step 7
Bake at 190°C until the muffins are puffed, set in the centers, and reach an internal temperature of at least 71°C.
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Step 8
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then loosen the edges and remove them. Serve warm.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook the egg muffins to at least 71°C in the center. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 4 days; reheat leftovers to 74°C.
Risk factors
- raw egg
- raw or undercooked bacon
- hot rendered bacon fat