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Easy Bacon Broccoli Egg Bites Recipe

Easy Bacon Broccoli Egg Bites Recipe

Tender baked egg bites combine crisp bacon, finely chopped broccoli, and shredded cheddar in a simple muffin-pan appetizer. This recipe makes 12 bites and is ready in about 37 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 large Large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Broccoli, lightly steamed and finely chopped
  • 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan very well or fit it with silicone liners.
  2. Cook the bacon until crisp, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate, and crumble it once cool enough to handle.
  3. Steam or blanch the broccoli until just tender. Chop it finely and pat it thoroughly dry to remove excess moisture.
  4. Whisk the eggs, milk or half-and-half, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl until the mixture is evenly combined.
  5. Divide the chopped broccoli, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the fillings, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the centers are set and the tops are lightly puffed.
  8. Let the egg bites rest for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan. They will deflate slightly as they cool, which is normal.

Notes

Dry the broccoli thoroughly so the egg bites do not become watery. Do not overbake; remove them as soon as the centers are just set to keep the texture tender. Thawed frozen broccoli may be used if it is squeezed completely dry.