Breakfast Bacon Cups
October 24, 2011 by: Cavan
(Photo by: J.W. Simmons)
This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes—and it’s very simple to prepare. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast on the go, brunch, or having breakfast outside on a nice Spring or Fall morning. A couple of bacon cups, some fruit and a cup of coffee is a perfect way to start the day—or relax on a Sunday morning.
This recipe is as easy as it looks so here we go:
- White or Wheat Bread
- Bacon
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Eggs
- Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Salt & Pepper
(Note that I didn’t add quantities. This will vary depending on how many you plan to make. It’s safe to estimate about 2-3 per person. )
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. While the oven is pre-heating partially cook the bacon for about 3-5 minutes in a large skillet set to medium-high. You want the bacon to be a little cooked but still pliable. (I really like to use an applewood smoked bacon from a local producer–Browning’s Country Ham. You can order it here: http://www.kycountryham.com/ham-country/)
Mix maple syrup and butter in a small sauce pan and heat over medium low so butter melts (you can’t mess this up so don’t worry about amounts too much. I usually use ½ a stick of butter and a cup or so of syrup).
Using a cookie cutter, ravioli cutter, or whatever else you may have that can cut a 3 inch diameter circle—cut circles out of the bread slices.
Here comes the good part! Grease/non-stick spray muffin pan and line with bacon so that is circles each mold. Now, brush each side of the bread with the syrup/butter mixture and place in cup so that it rests evenly at the bottom of the mold. You may have to do a little trimming of the bread but it’s ok if it doesn’t fit perfectly either. Crack an egg into each mold, season with salt and pepper and give each cup a sprinkle of cheese (you can also add the cheese on top of bread, beneath the egg).
Place in oven for 7-8 mins. This is for a slightly runny egg. If you’re looking for a solid yoke cook for about 10 mins.
Enjoy!
big guy: how do you eat them? cut them or just pop the whole thing in your pie hole (whole)? sounds delish though. i’ll try it one sunday when “anika” is playing golf
It’s a couple two bites. It kind of just works out like a small muffin. Save some for “Anika” though. You’ll be talking about how good these things are and she’ll be jealous.
Any chance the bacon is crispy? My girlfriend is particular about her crispy bacon.
Hey Brett. Thanks for checking out the website. I know what you’re saying. My wife has the same “crispy” bacon requirements. Baking bacon yields a consistency that’s neither crispy nor chewy. I highly recommend this dish though. My wife loves it and I’m sure your girlfriend will too!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hi there,
These look amazing! One question: Would it turn out okay if I did it without the bread? I’m on low carb and would like to make them!
Thanks
Tiffany
Hi Tiffany. Thanks for stopping by! I *think* it will hold together but if I were you I’d make a scramble and then pour it in the cups. Mmmm. Now that I’m thinking about it I may try something with sour cream and green onions!
Let me know how it turns out!
Cavan
We had a version of this while staying in a bed and breakfast and have been making them at home ever since. We don’t use the bread or maple syrup and they are still delicious. These are great for company – you can put them together the night before and then pop them in the oven in the morning.
@Sue- for making before-hand, can they be frozen or do you leave them in the fridge? and do you have them made all the way up to the baking portion?
I started making these and halfway found out we had no syrup so I used molasses but only used a 1/2 cup with the butter and had more than enough and they turned out great!! Thanks for the recipe.
these look awesome!! I’m gonna try then this weekend.. I may even try it with scrambling the egg and adding onion cheese and ham??
how do you get them out of the pan?
These look awesome. I am going to try this awesome little things. Thanks
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To make these even more decadant I think I’d pour some Hollandaise sauce all over them….Mmmmmmm
I can’t wait to make these. I live in Australia just letting you know how far your recipe has traveled
what temp do i set my oven at?
400 Fahrenheit which is about 204 Celsius.
nvm i didnt read the whole thing! my bad
I saw the recipe on facebook, I love bacon and can eat bacon on everything. I love this version. Mydaughter and I eat eggs over easy on a cinnamon raisin bagel with bacon and cream cheese. This is whole different outlook. thank you and I will be checking out more of your recipes.
WOW!! I followed the recipe but used some of the rendered bacon fat to grease the muffin pan which gave them a little more flavor. I used a hearty white bread from a local bakery (Heidelberg Bakery). I added a little chunk of cheddar cheese to the bottom of each cup then cracked an egg over each one. Baked about 13 minutes at 400 degrees so egg whites were done. Everyone loved it. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes. Thank you.
These sound amazing will make them this weekend for my grandkids and mother. They are all about eggs and bacon.