Bacon Tater Egg Cups Recipe

Name: Bacon Tater Egg Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots(R)); cooking spray; 1 cup chopped mushrooms; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or to taste; 10 slices cooked bacon, chopped; 12 eggs; 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

24 frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots(R))
cooking spray
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or to taste
10 slices cooked bacon, chopped
12 eggs
1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spread potato nuggets onto a baking sheet.
2
Bake in the preheated oven until nuggets are half-cooked, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool until easily handled. Cut each nugget in half.
3
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, onion, red bell pepper, spinach, green onions, and sun-dried tomatoes for 5 minutes. Drain excess liquid and stir in chopped bacon.
5
Beat eggs, cream, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper together in a large bowl.
6
Spoon bacon mixture into the prepared muffin cups and top each with Monterey Jack cheese. Pour egg mixture over cheese layer until each cup is nearly full. Place 4 potato nugget halves into each.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until set in the middle, 20 to 25 minutes.

1439

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots(R)), cooking spray, 1 cup chopped mushrooms, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Bacon Tater Egg Cups falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Tater Egg Cups

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