These smokey egg bites with crunchy asparagus are an easy, baked breakfast. Ready in 20 minutes with a crispy bacon shell, they’re a perfect on-the-go recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Egg Bites Recipe
If you love egg recipes but don’t want to spend loads of time in the kitchen, these fluffy asparagus egg bites are for you.
- Freezer-friendly. Pop them out of the freezer on busy mornings for an almost instant bite.
- Effortless. A single batch of these baked egg cups will set you up with breakfast for the week.
- Versatile. Add tangy feta, swap the bacon for prosciutto, or mix in juicy cherry tomatoes.
- Great for on-the-go. Pack them into Ziploc bags for a super easy on-the-go breakfast.
What You’ll Need
Bacon adds all the savory, smokey goodness you need in each bite. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.
- Coconut oil – Feel free to use vegetable oil, canola oil, or non-stick spray.
- Eggs – Liquid eggs or carton egg whites are fine too.
- Bacon – I prefer thick-cut bacon so that it doesn’t burn easily.
- Asparagus – Thin asparagus stalks are best.
- Salt and pepper – Go for kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper.
Tips & Variations
Add different veggies and cheese to each cavity for Tex-Mex and Mediterranean-style breakfasts throughout the week.
- Scramble the eggs. Whisk the eggs in a bowl until completely smooth but don’t mix too much air into the mixture. Pour the whisked eggs into the muffin cavities as usual.
- Add mediterranean flair. Swap the bacon for prosciutto or salami. Whisk the eggs and mix 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning into the mixture plus 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Add 1/2 cup baby spinach and cherry tomatoes.
- Make them cheesy. Divide 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese into the cavities in the muffin tray. Crack the eggs in and bake. Crumbled goat cheese or feta works too.
- More add-ins. Sprinkle 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, or halved cherry tomatoes into the cavities before you crack the eggs in for extra texture.
- Go Tex-Mex. Whisk the eggs and add 1 teaspoon taco seasoning. Stir in 1/2 cup black beans and diced bell peppers.
- Spice it up. Stir 3 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley into the egg mixture for more flavor.
Can These Be Made In Advance?
Of course! Let them cool completely and then place them in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, pop them into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter for 30 minutes.
More Easy Egg Recipes To Try
Paleo Egg Bites
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- Coconut oil for cooking
- 12 eggs
- 12 strips uncured organic bacon cooked
- 8 asparagus spears cut into large pieces
- Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease 12 cups of a regular muffin pan
- Lay a strip of bacon in each muffin cup, pushing down. It will over hang out side.
- Crack an egg in every cup.
- Distribute the asparagus evenly throughout each cup.
- Season with salt and pepper and bake in the middle of the oven for 12-15 minutes for soft eggs, 15-17 for hard eggs.
- Serve the eggs warm.
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Made them for Mother’s Day breakfast in bed. She loved them, will definitely repeat. Added a bit of sauteed mushrooms in addition to the asparagus. For my picky daughter, replaced asparagus with shredded cheddar. Next time I will more closely trim the bacon. Thank you.
I forgot to mention that the bacon was done on the bottom but the egg was also 1 minute too done for my taste at 16 minutes. I might try ham next time, or pancetta, or use thin bacon (I used thick). I dont think this would freeze well.
I made this for mothers day and she loved it! I used celery and onion in my combo and it worked out great!