Sage and Bacon Egg Bites
Golden, fluffy egg bites studded with crispy bacon and fresh sage. Perfect for breakfast or a quick keto lunch with minimal cleanup. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs bacon, eggs, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 112 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 3 slices, chopped bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp, finely chopped fresh sage
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/16 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tbsp bacon fat in the skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, chopped sage, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Step 3: Heat 1/2 tsp olive oil in a 6-cup muffin tin over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Top with crumbled bacon.
- Step 4: Bake in preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are just firm when gently shaken.
- Step 5: Let rest 5 minutes before removing from pan and serving.
