Daily Dish

Savory Egg-Stuffed Bacon and Cheese Muffins

Healthy Fact of the Day

The combination of eggs, bacon, and cheese is often referred to as a "breakfast trifecta" due to their popularity and complementary flavors. These ingredients not only taste great together but also provide a balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates to help fuel your day.

Ingredients

 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 6 small egg

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin or line it with large muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and 2 large eggs until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Using the back of a spoon, create a small well in the center of each muffin.
  7. Crack a small egg into each well, being careful not to break the yolk.
  8. Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and the eggs are set to your desired level of doneness.
  9. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  10. Serve the egg-stuffed bacon and cheese muffins warm, and enjoy the gooey, savory goodness in every bite!

 

Start your morning with a bang by sinking your teeth into these irresistible egg-stuffed bacon and cheese muffins – a handheld breakfast sensation that’ll make your taste buds sing and your morning feel like a delicious adventure!

Recent Recipes

Chili Honey Roasted Cashew Clusters

  • August 2, 2026
  • 15 min read

Miso Almond Butter Baked Oat Cups

  • August 2, 2026
  • 14 min read

Sheet Pan Cherry Pie Bars

  • August 2, 2026
  • 18 min read

The Pepper in Every Form: Summer’s Most

  • August 2, 2026
  • 11 min read

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower & Lentil Grain Bowls

  • August 2, 2026
  • 15 min read

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Ravioli

  • August 2, 2026
  • 6 min read

Chili’s Just Declared War on Fast Food

  • August 1, 2026
  • 3 min read

Crispy Hashbrown Breakfast Nachos

  • August 1, 2026
  • 12 min read

Five Ways to Use Cottage Cheese That

  • August 1, 2026
  • 3 min read

Why Heat Changes Everything: The Science of

  • August 1, 2026
  • 11 min read

Tip of the Day

“Always let your meat rest before slicing.”

Whether you're roasting a chicken, grilling steak, or baking pork tenderloin, letting cooked meat rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing allows the juices to redistribute evenly. This simple step keeps your meat juicy and tender, ensuring every bite is flavorful and moist. Bonus: It gives you a moment to plate your sides or garnish for a perfect presentation!

Our Latest Recipes

Meal Prep
Daily Disher

Chili Honey Roasted Cashew Clusters

Cashews are nutritionally exceptional among tree nuts—unusually high in monounsaturated oleic acid (the same heart-healthy fat in olive oil), rich in copper and zinc for immune support, and one of the lowest-fat tree nuts by weight. The combination of cashew fat with olive oil and honey in this recipe creates a coating medium that delivers full bioavailability of the chili powder’s fat-soluble capsaicin and carotenoid compounds.

Read More »
Breakfast
Amelia Grace

Miso Almond Butter Baked Oat Cups

Almond butter provides one of the most nutrient-dense fat profiles available in a baking ingredient—rich in vitamin E, magnesium, and monounsaturated fats linked to cardiovascular health and reduced inflammation. Combined with oat fiber’s beta-glucan and miso’s probiotic fermentation benefits, this cup delivers genuine nutritional depth alongside its genuinely interesting flavor.

Read More »
Desserts
Aurora Wright

Sheet Pan Cherry Pie Bars

Cherries are rich in anthocyanins—powerful antioxidants that give them their deep red color and have been linked to reduced inflammation and improved sleep quality. Cherry pie filling retains much of the fruit’s nutritional character while providing natural sweetness and vibrant flavor. Almond extract, used sparingly here, comes from natural bitter almond compounds and enhances cherry’s inherent flavor profile—the two are classic botanical partners that make each other taste more intensely of themselves.

Read More »

Get your daily dose of delicious!

Skip to content