Get ready to indulge in these Bacon, Egg, Cheese, and Biscuit Cups for the perfect combination of savory bacon, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese all nestled within a warm, flaky biscuit. Explore how these delightful biscuit cups bring are as they together the flavors of breakfast in a convenient and handheld form.
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- Why I Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients and Substitutions for This Recipe
- How to Make Breakfast Biscuit Cups
- How to Get a Runny Egg on Top
- Expert Tips For This Recipe
- Substitute for a Jumbo Muffin Tin
- Easy Tool to Cook Bacon in the Microwave
- More Delicious Breakfast Recipes to Check Out
- Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit Cups
Why I Love This Recipe
These Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Cups are so easy to make, just like my Waffle Iron Tater Tots. They are the perfect recipe for a grab-and-go weekday breakfast, an easy weekend meal, or the perfect addition to a brunch celebration.
They only use 5 ingredients, are baked in a muffin tin, and can be frozen for later! I also love these biscuit egg cups because my whole family likes them just like my Easy Chilaquiles Rojas.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions for This Recipe
You only need a handful of ingredients to make these Breakfast Cups. As long as you have eggs and biscuits, you can add any other ingredients you like.
You can make this vegetarian and skip the bacon or if you like the protein try ham or sausage. You can also use a different cheese like gruyere, Monterey jack, or Swiss or different vegetables like green peppers, mushrooms, or tomatoes.
How to Make Breakfast Biscuit Cups
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a jumbo muffin tin with non-stick spray. If you don't have a jumbo muffin tin, you can also use small ramekins.
Step 2: Cook the bacon using your preferred method. I use my bacon cooker in the microwave for quick and easy bacon. Once the bacon is nice and crispy, allow it to cool and chop it into small pieces.
Step 3: Separate the biscuit dough into 8 biscuits and lightly press each one to spread it out and flatten it. Place 1 biscuit in each muffin cup, pressing the dough into the bottom and up the sides.
Step 4: Place some bacon and green onion in the bottom of each cup.
Step 5: Crack each egg into each cup and sprinkle the top with cheese.
Step 6: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Run a small knife around the cups to loosen and serve immediately.
How to Get a Runny Egg on Top
If you want your egg to be runny on top, place the cheese on top of the bacon and onion first and then crack the egg on top. Bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
Expert Tips For This Recipe
- Make a batch of these ahead of time for an event or large gathering. Once the egg cups have cooled, place them in a sealable container in the fridge. When ready to serve, reheat them in the oven at 350°F for 5-6 minutes or until hot all the way through.
- You can freeze these Egg Breakfast Cups for later! Once the cups have cooled completely, place them in a freezer-safe container and separate each layer with wax paper. To reheat, microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated all the way through.
Substitute for a Jumbo Muffin Tin
A jumbo muffin tin comes in handy more than you might think. Obviously, you can make large bakery-style muffins in it and this recipe. However, if you don't have a jumbo muffin tin, you can substitute it with ramekins or another small, oven-safe bowl.
Easy Tool to Cook Bacon in the Microwave
I like to cook my bacon in the microwave using this topp below because it's fast and easy and always comes out nice and crisp. Clean-up is also easy thanks to my microwave bacon cooker tray.
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes to Check Out
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Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit Cups
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated jumbo biscuits
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a jumbo muffin tin with non-stick spray. If you don't have a jumbo muffin tin, you can use small, oven-safe ramekins.
- Cook the bacon using your preferred method. I use my bacon cooker in the microwave for quick and easy bacon. Once the bacon is nice and crispy, allow it to cool and chop it into small pieces.
- Separate the biscuit dough into 8 biscuits and lightly press each one to spread it out and flatten it. Place 1 biscuit in each muffin cup, pressing the dough into the bottom and up the sides.
- Place some bacon pieces and green onion in the bottom of each cup. Next, crack each egg into a cup and sprinkle the top with cheese.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Run a small knife around the cups to loosen. Serve immediately, refrigerate for later or freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
- If you want your egg to be runny, place the cheese in with the bacon and green onion first and then crack the egg on top. Bake them at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
- Make a batch of these ahead of time for an event or large gathering. Once the egg cups have cooled, place them in a sealable container in the fridge. When ready to serve; reheat in 350°F oven for 5-6 minutes or until hot all the way through.
- You can freeze these Egg Breakfast Cups for later! Once they have cooled completely, place them in a freezer-safe container and separate each layer with wax paper. To reheat, microwave on high for 1 minute.
- As I mentioned, you can make these with different meats, cheese, and vegetables. Try ham or sausage, green pepper or onion, or gouda or Monterey jack cheese.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Cindy Mom, the Lunch Lady says
Next weekend will be our final weekend at the cottage. This recipe will be a perfect quick and simple breakfast to make on Sunday morning. Thanks for sharing!
Emily says
That sounds perfect, enjoy and safe travels.😊
Michael DiMaggio says
Love these egg biscuit cups! Such a fun recipe to make for an easy and quick breakfast
Emily says
Thanks, Michael! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Sue says
These breakfast cups are calling my name! My guy is going to go crazy for them!!!
Emily says
Oh good, I know he will love them. Enjoy!
Linda says
What a delicious idea for snacks and appetizers! Plus, makes a good breakfast on to go, also!
Emily says
Thanks, Linda! These breakfast cups are good for all of those things.😁
Amanda Scarlati says
These were so good for recipe! My kids loved them before school.
Emily says
So happy to hear it, Amanda!
Natalie says
This is a great breakfast idea. My family will love this I'm sure. I will make these bacon egg cups for the weekend. Thanks!
Emily says
I hope your family loves them! Enjoy!
Diana Reis says
I love having these ready to go. They make it so easy to feed my family on hurried mornings and they are delicious.
Emily says
Thanks for trying this recipe, Diana! I'm so glad your family liked it.