Turkey Bacon and Cheddar Egg Bites
Savory, satisfying egg bites packed with turkey bacon, melted cheddar, and juicy cherry tomatoes. A perfect high-protein, make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
These keep beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat for 30 seconds in the microwave for a fast morning meal.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F
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Preheat your oven to 350°F
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 6 cups of a standard muffin tin with olive oil or cooking spray.
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Place the turkey bacon in a skillet…
Place the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp. Remove from the heat, let it cool slightly, and chop it into small pieces.
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In a medium mixing bowl
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Season generously with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and a dash of garlic powder if using.
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Divide the chopped turkey bacon
Divide the chopped turkey bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes evenly among the 6 greased muffin cups.
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Carefully pour the whisked eggs into each…
Carefully pour the whisked eggs into each cup, filling them about three-quarters of the way to the top to allow room for expansion.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the centers are set and lightly golden. Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before removing.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
These keep beautifully in an airtight…
These keep beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat for 30 seconds in the microwave for a fast morning meal.
If you find egg bites stick…
If you find egg bites stick to your muffin tin, using silicone muffin liners will make removal and cleanup completely effortless.
For an even fluffier texture
For an even fluffier texture, you can blend the eggs in a blender for 20 seconds instead of whisking them by hand.
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