Eggs Wrapped in Bacon (Easy Bacon Egg Cups)

These eggs wrapped in bacon are one of my favorite ways to turn basic bacon and eggs into an easy low carb breakfast that feels a little more special. Each egg is baked right inside a strip of bacon in a muffin pan with parmesan and cheddar, so you get crispy edges, a cheesy base, and eggs cooked just the way you like them.

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I originally started making recipes like this when my husband went keto back in 2018, and they're still perfect for meal prep, brunch, or busy mornings when you want something high in protein and low in carbs.

Recipes like egg bites make a fantastic low carb breakfast in the mornings since they can be prepped on the weekend and you eat them on the go on busy weekdays. Be sure to try our red pepper egg white bites (Starbucks copycat recipe) and carnivore rgg bites recipe next!

Things to Know About Eggs Wrapped in Bacon

• Made in a muffin pan. Each slice of bacon wraps around an egg to form an individual breakfast cup.
• You're going to partially cook the bacon first. This keeps the bacon from staying undercooked while the eggs bake.
• High protein and low carb. Two bacon egg cups provide about 27 grams of protein with just 0-1 grams of carbs based on the current recipe.
• Choose your yolk texture. Bake about 10 minutes for a softer yolk or closer to 12 minutes for a firm egg.

Ingredient Notes

• Bacon - Standard-cut bacon works best because it becomes flexible enough to wrap around the muffin cups while still crisping as the eggs bake. Thick-cut bacon may not cook through before the eggs are done.
• Eggs - Use large eggs so they fit comfortably inside a standard muffin pan.
• Parmesan cheese - Adds a salty, savory layer to the bottom of each cup.
• Cheddar cheese - Melts over the eggs and bacon. Freshly shredded cheese usually melts better than pre-shredded.
• Salt and pepper - Season lightly since the bacon and cheese already add saltiness.
• Fresh chives - Optional, but they add a fresh finish and work especially well for brunch.

Please see the recipe card at the very bottom of the post for the exact quantities and full instructions.

How to Make Eggs Wrapped in Bacon

Step 1: Partially cook the bacon

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Arrange the bacon on a baking sheet and bake for 8-9 minutes, until it has started to brown but is still flexible enough to bend. Let it cool just enough to handle.

This partial bake is important. If you start with completely raw bacon, the eggs can finish cooking before the bacon has a chance to crisp.

Step 2: Wrap the bacon in the muffin pan

Grease a standard muffin pan with cooking spray.

Wrap one slice of partially cooked bacon around the inside edge of each muffin cup.

Sprinkle a little parmesan and cheddar into the bottom of each cup.

Step 3: Add the eggs

Carefully crack one egg into each bacon-lined muffin cup.

Top with another light sprinkle of cheese, then season with pepper and a little salt if needed.

Step 4: Bake to your preferred doneness

Bake on the center oven rack for 10-12 minutes.

We like ours around 10 minutes, when the yolk is mostly set but still a little soft. Bake closer to 12 minutes if you prefer a fully cooked yolk.

Let them rest briefly, then remove the bacon egg cups from the pan and garnish with fresh chives.

Recipe Tips

• Don't skip the bacon pre-bake. This is the biggest mistake when making bacon egg cups. Raw bacon often stays too soft by the time the eggs are finished cooking.
• Use standard bacon instead of thick-cut. Thick bacon takes longer to cook and can stay chewy.
• Grease the muffin pan well. Eggs and melted cheese can stick around the edges.
• Watch the eggs closely near the end. A minute or two makes a noticeable difference in yolk texture.

Substitutions and Variations

• Cheese - Cheddar and parmesan are our go-to combination, but Gruyère, Havarti, mozzarella, Swiss, or Colby Jack are also good choices.
• Turkey bacon - Turkey bacon should work as a substitute. Since many turkey bacon brands are already fully cooked, you may be able to skip the partial baking step. I haven't tested turkey bacon but it should work.
• Dairy free - Leave out the cheese for a simple bacon-and-egg version.
• Spinach - Add a few spinach leaves to the bottom of each muffin cup before adding the egg for an easy vegetable variation.

Meal Prep and Storage

• Eggs wrapped in bacon are easy to make ahead for breakfast meal prep. make them on Sunday and eat them all week.
• Store cooled egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheat them gently in the microwave, oven, or air fryer. Avoid overheating them since the eggs can become rubbery.

Nutrition and Macros

For a serving of 2 bacon egg cups, the current recipe provides approximately:

• 356 calories
• 27g protein
• 26g fat
• 0-1g carbs

That makes these a high protein, low carb breakfast option that also works well for keto-friendly meal plans.

FAQs

What Are Common Mistakes When Making Bacon Egg Cups?

The most common mistakes are starting with raw bacon, using bacon that is too thick, overfilling the muffin cups, and overbaking the eggs.

Partially cooking the bacon first gives it enough of a head start to crisp while the eggs bake. Large eggs fit best in a standard muffin pan, and checking the eggs around the 10-minute mark helps prevent dry or rubbery yolks.

What Is the best cheese for bacon egg cups?

Cheddar is one of the best cheeses for bacon egg cups because it melts well and pairs naturally with bacon and eggs. Parmesan adds a salty, savory layer to the bottom of the cup, while Gruyère, Swiss, Havarti, mozzarella, or Colby Jack are all good alternatives.

For the best texture, shred cheese from a block when possible rather than using pre-shredded cheese.

Are bacon wrapped eggs low carb?

Yes. This recipe has about 2 grams of carbohydrates using stanard bacon per 2-cup serving based on the current ingredients. If you're using sugar free bacon, this is a 0-1 carb recipe.

Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes

• Spinach and cottage cheese crustless quiche
• Cottage cheese and eggs
• Mediterranean breakfast casserole
• Ham and broccoli quiche crustless
• Cheese egg and sausage casserole

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