Serves: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 18–20 mins
Carb Per Muffin: Very low (see nutrition below)
🥣 Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup cooked diced bacon
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch spring onions, sliced
1–1½ cups grated mature cheddar cheese
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp mixed herbs
A pinch chilli flakes
Salt & pepper to taste
🍳 Method
Preheat Oven
Heat your oven to 180°C (fan) / 200°C conventional / 350°F.
Cook the Bacon
Dice bacon small (you can buy pre chopped bacon lardons to save time) and fry until crispy.
Drain on kitchen roll to remove excess fat and set aside to cool. Adding the bacon to the mixture without letting it cool will start to cook the egg before it's been popped in the oven, which we don't want!
Prep the Veg & Cheese
Chop red pepper and spring onions, I make them nice and fine, but you could chop them more chunky if you wish, and grate the cheese.
Whisk Eggs & Seasoning
Crack eggs into a bowl or jug. I use a bowl as a jug can get a little messy! Add paprika, chilli flakes, herbs, salt & pepper and whisk until smooth.
Combine Fillings
Add bacon, peppers, spring onions & cheese into the egg mix.
Stir well so everything is evenly distributed.
Fill Muffin Tray
Lightly oil a muffin tin (or use silicone cups).
Pour mixture in, filling each cup about ¾ full. Top tip- Pouring the mixture means all the egg ends up in the tray, and the yummy fillings stay in the jug (took me 2 bakes to figure this out!) I've found it best to use a table spoon to decant the mixture into the tray. It's around 2 tablespoons per portion.
Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until puffed, golden and firm in the centre.
Cool & Serve
Allow to cool slightly before removing.
Enjoy warm or cold!
💡 Tips & Variations
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veg. Fry these with the bacon to cook off any extra water.
Swap bacon for cooked chorizo, sausage or chicken. Or leave it out if you'd like a veggie option.
Add feta instead of cheddar for a tangy twist.
You can add a spoonfull of cottage cheese to the mixture, but keep in mind this will change the nutritional info listed below.
🧊 Storage
Fridge: Up to 4 days
Freezer: Up to 2 months
Reheat: Oven or air fryer for best texture
🧮 Estimated Nutrition per Muffin
(Based on 12 servings)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~110 kcal |
| Fat | ~8.5g |
| Protein | ~8g |
| Carbs | ~1.5g |
| Fibre | ~0.3g |
| Net Carbs | ~1.2g |
| Sodium | Medium–High (bacon + cheese) |
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