Baked Chive and Dill Egg Muffins with Crispy Bacon
Golden-brown egg muffins packed with fresh herbs and crispy bacon, perfect for a portable keto breakfast that stays moist and flavorful. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs large eggs, heavy cream, fresh chives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh chives
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 6-cup muffin tin with 1 teaspoon melted unsalted butter.
- Step 2: Whisk together 6 large eggs, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill, and 4 chopped bacon slices until evenly distributed.
- Step 4: Divide the mixture evenly among the greased muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden and centers are set.








