Crispy Keto Bacon & Egg Muffins
Fluffy egg muffins packed with crispy bacon and melted cheddar, perfect for a high-protein breakfast that keeps you full until lunch. This American-inspired recipe (keto, high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, combines bacon, large eggs, shredded cheddar cheese into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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
- 8 oz bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp dried parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 8 oz bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp (5-7 minutes), then drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
- Step 2: Whisk 4 large eggs with 1 tsp dried parsley in a bowl until fully combined and slightly frothy, then stir in 1 cup fresh spinach until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Step 3: Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a greased muffin tin over medium heat, pour in the egg mixture, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until the edges are golden and set (8-10 minutes).









