Turkey Bacon and Spinach Egg Cups
Savory baked egg cups filled with crispy turkey bacon, wilted spinach, and a touch of cheddar cheese. A delicious, make-ahead friendly morning option packed with high-quality protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
31 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Montse + Lila
Montse created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
31 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease 3 cups of a standard muff…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease 3 cups of a standard muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Add 2 strips of turkey bacon to…
Add 2 strips of turkey bacon to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp, then transfer to a plate and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Look for: crisp, then transfer to a plate and chop into bite-sized pieces
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Add 1 cup of spinach and cook…
In the same skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup of spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted.
Look for: fully wilted
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Whisk 2 eggs and 0
Whisk 2 eggs and 0.33 cup of egg whites together in a medium bowl until completely smooth and uniform in color.
Look for: completely smooth and uniform in color
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Stir the chopped turkey bacon and wilted…
Stir the chopped turkey bacon and wilted spinach into the egg mixture.
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Divide the mixture evenly among the 3…
Divide the mixture evenly among the 3 prepared muffin cups.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp of shredded cheddar cheese…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the egg cups.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to…
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the egg cups are set in the center and lightly golden on top.
Look for: the egg cups are set in the center and lightly golden on top
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Remove from the oven and allow to…
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 3 minutes before unmolding with a butter knife and serving.
Allow: 3 minutes
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