Ranch Bacon Breakfast Egg Bites (Printable)

Protein-packed egg muffins with cheddar, bacon, and ranch seasoning. Perfect grab-and-go breakfast.

# Components:

→ 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 (approximately 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

# Method:

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 if using, and shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Fold in crumbled bacon and chives or green onions if using.
05 - Evenly divide mixture among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until egg bites are set in center and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in 30 minutes flat, which means you can meal prep an entire week's worth of breakfasts on Sunday without losing your mind.
  • Nobody can resist the combo of crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and that tangy ranch flavor baked right into fluffy eggs.
  • Grab one from the fridge, warm it up, and you've got actual protein in your belly before 8 AM.
02 -
  • Overfilled muffin cups will spill their eggs all over your oven floor; I've been there, and it's not fun—stick to 3/4 full and thank me later.
  • These freeze beautifully for up to three months, so make a double batch on a slow weekend and you'll have breakfast sorted for weeks.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to divide the mixture evenly—it ensures every bite bakes at the same rate and looks professional on the plate.
  • Don't skip the 5-minute cooling time; it's the difference between beautiful egg bites and ones that fall apart the moment you try to remove them.
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