Ranch Bacon Breakfast Egg Bites (Printer-friendly)

Savory, protein-packed muffins with cheddar, bacon, and ranch seasoning

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs and Dairy Base

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup whole milk
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Bacon and Seasonings

04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
05 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone muffin liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth and slightly frothy.
03 - Stir in ranch seasoning, black pepper, salt, and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
04 - Fold in crumbled bacon and fresh chives or green onions until evenly distributed.
05 - Evenly divide mixture among muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until centers are set and tops are lightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven and cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 30 minutes and taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • Make a batch on Sunday and your weekday mornings become infinitely less stressful.
  • Protein-packed enough to keep you full through mid-morning meetings or soccer practice.
02 -
  • Overfilling the muffin cups causes the mixture to spill over and create a mess on your oven floor—I learned this the hard way with egg batter dripping down.
  • Don't skip the 5-minute rest period; it makes the difference between bites that hold their shape and ones that crumble apart the moment you touch them.
03 -
  • Cooking your bacon until it's extra crispy before crumbling ensures it stays textured rather than chewy in the baked bites.
  • If your ranch seasoning is particularly salty, reduce or omit the extra salt—taste a tiny bite of the raw mixture before baking to check.
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