Ranch Bacon Breakfast Egg Bites (Printable Version)

Fluffy egg muffins loaded with cheddar, bacon, and ranch flavor—perfect for meal prep

# What You Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

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

→ Meats

04 - 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (approximately 5-6 strips, chopped)

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
06 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

07 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)

→ Other

08 - Nonstick cooking spray

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined and slightly frothy.
03 - Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, ranch seasoning mix, and green onions if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind the ranch mix and bacon are already salty.
04 - Evenly divide egg mixture among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until egg bites are puffed, set in the center, and lightly golden on top.
06 - Let cool for 2-3 minutes before running a knife around the edges to release from tin. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Make them once on Sunday and you've got grab-and-go breakfasts for days without feeling like you're eating the same boring thing.
  • They're substantial enough to keep you full through morning meetings but light enough that you won't feel sluggish.
  • The ranch-bacon-cheese combo does all the heavy lifting, so even if you're not a seasoned cook, these taste impressive.
02 -
  • Overmixing the ranch seasoning is real—stir just until combined or you'll get streaky patches where the mix clumped instead of dissolving evenly.
  • The oven temperature matters more than the exact time; every oven runs a little different, so 350°F gives you a wider window than a screaming hot 375.
  • Don't skip the cooling step even if you're hungry, because they set up as they rest and won't fall apart when you grab them.
03 -
  • If your ranch mix seems old or you're worried about sodium, make your own seasoning blend with dried dill, parsley, chives, and garlic powder instead—it's worth the two minutes.
  • Pull the egg bites out a minute early if they still have a tiny jiggle in the center; carryover cooking finishes them perfectly and keeps them tender instead of bouncy.
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