Crispy Heart-Shaped Bacon and Egg Cups
A cozy and easy breakfast recipe featuring crispy bacon shaped into hearts holding baked eggs, perfect for special occasions or everyday mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives, optional)
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing muffin tin
- Optional add-ins: diced bell peppers, cooked sausage bits, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease each muffin cup with non-stick spray or softened butter.
- Shape each bacon strip into a heart by folding in half and pinching the bottom point; place into muffin cups pressing to line sides snugly.
- Partially bake bacon cups for 8-10 minutes until crispy enough to hold shape but not fully cooked.
- Crack eggs into a bowl one at a time; lightly beat if scrambled style is desired or leave whole for baked sunny-side-up.
- Sprinkle about a teaspoon of shredded cheese into each bacon-lined cup.
- Carefully pour an egg into each cup without overflowing; season with salt, pepper, herbs, and optional add-ins.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes for runny yolks or up to 18 minutes for fully set eggs, checking doneness starting at 12 minutes.
- Let cups cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from muffin tin and serving.
Notes
Use thick-cut bacon to hold shape better. Partially bake bacon first to avoid rubbery texture. Room temperature eggs cook more evenly. Optional toothpicks can hold bacon shape during first bake but remove before adding eggs. Variations include vegetarian versions using mushrooms or roasted peppers, different cheeses, and herbs. Can be reheated gently in oven or microwave. Freezes well with parchment paper between cups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bacon and egg cup
- Calories: 165
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 12
Keywords: bacon, eggs, breakfast, heart-shaped, easy recipe, brunch, cozy, kid-friendly, low-carb, gluten-free