Low-Carb Bacon Spinach Egg Cups Recipe

Name: Low-Carb Bacon Spinach Egg Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced; 1/2 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 4 mushrooms, chopped; 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 slices onion, chopped; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste; 6 eggs; 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream; 1 1/4 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pinch onion powder; 1 pinch garlic powder

Servings: persons

cooking spray
4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1/2 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
4 mushrooms, chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
2 slices onion, chopped
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 eggs
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 1/4 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch onion powder
1 pinch garlic powder

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2
Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a bowl, reserving bacon grease in the skillet.
3
Combine spinach, mushrooms, green bell pepper, onion, salt, and ground black pepper to taste in the skillet with bacon grease; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to a bowl and place in the freezer to cool, about 5 minutes.
4
Whisk eggs and cream together in a bowl; stir in 1 cup Colby-Jack cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add cooled vegetables and bacon to egg mixture and mix gently.
5
Scoop 1/4 cup egg mixture into each muffin cup; top each with remaining Colby-Jack cheese.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until egg cups are set, about 20 minutes.

620

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced, 1/2 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, 4 mushrooms, chopped, and more.

Yes, Low-Carb Bacon Spinach 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.

Low-Carb Bacon Spinach Egg Cups

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