Scrambled Egg Cups Bacon (Printable)

Fluffy baked egg cups topped with crispy bacon strips—ideal for an easy, crowd-pleasing brunch side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup whole milk
03 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Meats

05 - 6 strips bacon

→ Vegetables & Herbs

06 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives, optional

→ Other

07 - Nonstick cooking spray

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 6-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until beginning to crisp but still flexible, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in chopped chives if desired.
04 - Pour egg mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
05 - Twist each bacon strip loosely into a spiral and place atop each filled muffin cup.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until eggs are set and lightly golden.
07 - Let egg cups cool 2-3 minutes before carefully removing from the pan. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Great for a crowd
02 -
  • Substitute cheddar with Swiss, feta, or your favorite cheese
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or replace with vegetarian bacon strips
03 -
  • Drain bacon on paper towels to keep it crispy yet pliable for twisting
  • Filling muffin cups 3/4 full prevents overflow while baking
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