Busy mornings just got easier. These Bacon Egg Cheddar Breakfast Bites are packed with fluffy eggs, crispy Hempler’s Original Center Cut Bacon, cheddar cheese, and simple ingredients the whole family will love. They’re high in protein, easy to make in a muffin tin, and perfect for meal prep—just make a batch on Sunday and enjoy a quick, satisfying breakfast all week long.
Ingredients
8 slices Hempler's Original Center Cut Bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
10 large eggs
½ cup cottage cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup diced red bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
Cook the bacon until crispy and chop into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Stir in the cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, diced bell pepper, and green onions.
Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the centers are set and the tops are lightly golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.Freeze individually for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.