Ranch Cheddar Egg Muffin Cups (Print)

Fluffy egg muffins with cheddar, bacon, and ranch seasoning—ideal for meal prep breakfast.

# Components:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/3 cup whole milk
03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

→ Meats

04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

→ Vegetables & Herbs

05 - 1/3 cup chopped green onions, optional

→ Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/8 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with silicone muffin liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ranch seasoning, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
03 - Stir in cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions if using.
04 - Evenly divide the egg mixture among the muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg muffins are puffed and set in the center.
06 - Let cool for a few minutes before running a knife around the edges and removing from the tin.
07 - Serve warm, or cool completely for meal prep and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get a full protein-packed breakfast ready to grab straight from the fridge, no morning cooking required.
  • They taste like comfort food but fit perfectly into low-carb or gluten-free eating without feeling restrictive.
  • One batch stays fresh for four days, which means you actually have time to breathe before your next meal prep day.
02 -
  • Don't overfill the muffin cups or they'll overflow and create a mess in your oven that's genuinely not worth the extra egg.
  • The ranch seasoning mix already contains salt, so taste before you add the full 1/8 teaspoon or you might regret it by muffin number three.
03 -
  • Use silicone muffin liners instead of paper ones, because they release the muffins way more easily and you can reuse them forever.
  • If your ranch mix doesn't taste as flavorful as you'd hoped, add a small pinch of smoked paprika or dried dill to brighten it up.
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