Easy breakfast recipes are the best and it couldn't get any easier than these cute little Canadian Bacon Egg Cups. Made in a muffin pan, they're individually sized for easy serving.
How to Make the Best Canadian Bacon Egg Cups Recipe
Mornings are usually harried for our family with everyone darting to get to their destination on time. That's one of the reasons I started using my muffin pan to bake eggs in the oven.
- Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Canadian Bacon Egg Cups: Canadian bacon slices, large eggs, salt and black pepper and shredded colby jack cheese. You could use the same amount of cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, Gruyere cheese, mozzarella cheese or any of your favorite flavors.
- Kitchen gadgets you'll need: A standard 12 cup muffin pan and a cheese grater.
- For these baked eggs, you'll start by lining a muffin tin with 2 slices of Canadian bacon. that are topped with one whole egg. A little salt and pepper and a sprinkle of cheese then it's oven time. Breakfast is served in a snap, It's as simple as that.
- You can bake these Canadian bacon egg cups to your desired firmness so adjust the 15-20 minutes range cooking time to your preference. My family doesn't enjoy runny eggs so 18-20 minutes is just right for them. That's the beauty of this simple dish, it's low stress and you can personalize it to your preference.
- If you're cutting back on carbs, enjoy these baked eggs as is or with a drizzle of my Easy Blender Hollandaise if you like.
- Otherwise, stuff onto a hot buttermilk biscuit, an angel biscuits or a toasted buttered English muffin and you won't be tempted to hit the drive through.
- Store leftover Canadian Bacon Egg Muffins chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave in single servings.
Easy Canadian Bacon Egg Cups Recipe
What is Canadian Bacon? Every time I publish a recipe using Canadian bacon for some reason people sense the need to school me on what Canadians call bacon. I find it rather amusing, actually, as we all know this Canadian bacon is basically small rounds of ham and not peameal bacon which is commonly eaten by our Canadian neighbors. No schooling needed. As far as I'm concerned, no matter what it's called, it's all delicious.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes to Make
If you have leftover ham from a special meal, you can certainly adapt this egg recipe by thinly slicing it and using it instead. Cooking is all about improvising and making the best of the ingredients that you have on hand. After all, it's who you're sharing the meal with that counts the most.
- You may also love my recipe for Open Faced Canadian Bacon Egg Rolls.
- These quick and easy Bacon Spinach Egg Muffins.
- Easy Bacon Egg Muffins are a fabulous make ahead meal prep option.
- For a special brunch these Loaded Bacon and Egg Hash Brown Muffins always hit the spot.
- Open Faced Canadian Bacon Egg Rolls are made with frozen yeast rolls.
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Canadian Bacon Egg Cups
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 12 slices Canadian bacon
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup finely shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray 6 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Fit 2 pieces of Canadian bacon into each muffin cup, overlapping on the bottom.
- Carefully crack one egg into each cup. Season each with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Sprinkle each egg with freshly shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until set to your preference.
- Carefully lift from the muffin tin with a spatula Serve immediately.
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Kelly
I have fixed this four times in the last week. It is delicious. I topped it with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese; didn’t have pepper jack. Definitely recommend this recipe.
Melissa
Thank you!
Ryan
Does not show you what to heat the oven too glade I came to the comment
Melissa
Step #1 in the recipe: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray 6 muffin cups with cooking spray.
antonio
Do.i preheat at 350?
Melissa
Yes, per the recipe directions.
Chris
I live alone, so a ramekin works for me, as does an air fryer
Melissa
You're so right this can be easily adapted based on amount of servings needed. Thanks!
Lisa Reid
So good. Thank you!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Claire
Usually whenever I find a recipe online it is harder to make than I thought it would be and I don't always have all the ingredients, but this recipe was so easy and so good. I was worried they would not turn out but they did and I served it to my brother and his friend. The only thing I had trouble with was knowing when the egg was cooked. Do you have any advice on that?
Melissa
Everyone likes their eggs cooked differently so, if you're going for runny yolks, cut back on the bake time. It may take trial and error until you find your sweet spot.
Joyce Lange
Hi Melissa
Canadian Bacon is also known in Canada as Pemeal bacon. When not cooked it is coated in corn meal. This bacon is great baked in oven 350Deg for 30 mins coated in applesauce. The amount of time depends on the size of the bacon. I do mine like this all the time and the meat is tender and juicy and easy to cut with my electric knife for thin slices. Joyce from Canada
Melissa
Hi Joyce, this isn't at all like your pemeal bacon but, small rounds of ham. In the US this is sold under the name Canadian bacon by manufacturers, hence the reference. Thanks so much for visiting.
Felicia C
I recently bought some Canadian Bacon that was on sale and stumbled upon this recipe. Followed everything exactly and I’m in love with how fast and tasty this recipe was. I paired with some low carb bread and it was a perfect match! Thank you so much for the recipe.
Melissa
Awesome, thanks so much we love these, too!
Megan
These are so great! It’s like an Egg McMuffin but a better keto version. Thank you Melissa!
Melissa
I love that description, thanks so much!
Melissa
Surely you know, I didn't personally name that product. Please direct your concerns to the manufacturers who sell it by that name.
Joffler
Bought Jones Canadian Bacon without knowing what I'd do with them. I decided I'd make these this morning, making hal of them exactly as the recipe calls for. I scrambled 3 of them individually.The flavor was awesome so I want to make them again, but I found the Canadian bacon dried a little and didn't look shiny/juicy as in your photos. What did I do wrong?
Melissa
You may not have done anything wrong, it sounds as if the Canadian Bacon dried out a bit. If you prefer, you could brush with a small amount of melted butter to add moisture.
Autumn Boulton
It says serve immediate. I am wondering if I could take them camping Wrap in foil & place in plastic bag & then just reheat over the fire?
Melissa
They reheat, sure.
Deb
These were awesome! I only used 1 slice of Canadian Bacon, and added a few leaves of baby spinach between the egg and cheese. A great idea for brunch, as they all are ready at the same time.
Thanks for the idea!
Darlene Hopkins
can this be frozen
Melissa
I have never frozen these but my guess is they could be. If you try it, let me know.
Dona McCorquodale
Love this super simple recipe! Thanks Melissa!
Melissa
Aww my pleasure Dona thanks for stopping by!