Bacon Wrapped Spinach, Cheese & Egg Muffin Recipe (2024)

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By Michelle Marine

on May 04, 2020, Updated Oct 27, 2023

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This Bacon Wrapped Spinach, Cheese & Egg Muffin Recipe will quickly become a favorite breakfast! Not only is it delicious, it’s also a freezer friendly breakfast recipe!

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I have a confession to make. I do not get up early to make my husband breakfast. And since I don’t buy cereal and often don’t have easy things to eat in the morning, that often leaves my husband without breakfast. GASP! Seriously, does anyone really do that?!

In an effort to do better by him, I am really trying hard to have easy, wholesome meals in the freezer ready for him to eat (as long as he can heat them up on his own.) 😀

Bacon Wrapped Spinach, Cheese & Egg Muffin Recipe

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A couple years ago I shared a recipe for Eggy Breakfast Muffins – and it is a popular recipe on SimplifyLiveLove. However, I am trying to reduce the amount of flour we eat, and so I came up with another “muffin” – one without flour.

Let’s make these yummy egg muffins!

The hardest part of making these muffins is cooking the bacon. I have to tell you, baking bacon is one of the best kitchen hacks I’ve learned. I don’t do it all the time, but if I want to make bacon ahead of time, or make it to freezer (which I really recommend by the way), baking it is my go-to choice.

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After the bacon is mostly cooked (9/10 of the way so it’s still pliable), all you have to do is mix up eggs, milk, cheese, spinach, and salt & pepper, fill up some muffin tins, and bake. I have tried making these muffins without fully cooking the bacon in the past, and I always end up with under-cooked bacon when the muffins are finished.

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After many complaints by my crispy-bacon loving family, I just decided to cook it most of the way before incorporating it into the muffin. It has never burned on me, even after baking longer with the eggs.

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The result? A wonderful “muffin” – one that is freezer friendly, nutritious and delicious. By the way, the variations are endless! Don’t like spinach and cheese? Here are a few more varieties you could try instead!

  • Make a veggie version with mushrooms, kale, and peppers.
  • How about a ham and cheese variety?
  • Maybe a cheese lovers version would be good instead? I’d add feta, mozzarella, and cheddar!

Want to Freeze these Egg Muffins?

I flash freeze, place them in bags, and then take however many out at once and reheat in a 350 degree oven. If they’re thawed ahead of time (mine are not usually), they reheat very quickly. If you have a microwave (I do not), they will reheat even quicker. If you’re like me and are neither organized enough to thaw them ahead of time, nor do you own a microwave, just plop them back in the oven for about 20 minutes. When they’re heated all the way through, ENJOY!

Bacon Wrapped Egg, Spinach & Cheese “Muffins”

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Ingredients

  • 12 pieces of bacon, cooked
  • 9 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk or half and half
  • 1/2 cup cheese
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook bacon - I like to bake mine ahead of time and freeze it. To bake bacon, cook it at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, turning half way through the cooking time and watching closely at the end to make sure it doesn't burn.
  3. Combine eggs, milk, cheese, spinach, salt and pepper. Whisk well with a fork.
  4. Warp bacon around each cup of a muffin pan. By the way, I love my stone muffin tin. I use it all the time and rarely have food stick to it.
  5. Divide egg mixture evenly into muffin pan.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until eggs are cooked.

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram tagging @simplifylivelove! I love to see your photos!

By the way, don’t forget to save that bacon grease! It’s useful in so many delicious recipes – like this wilted lettuce salad, and our favorite refined sugar-free cornbread as well. Here’s how to save bacon grease and ten delicious uses for it as well.

What do you feed your husband for breakfast? And what type of bacon do you prefer? Crispy like my family, or something else?

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About Michelle Marine

Michelle Marine is the author of How to Raise Chickens for Meat, a long-time green-living enthusiast, and rural Iowa mom of four. She empowers families to grow and eat seasonal, local foods; to reduce their ecological footprint; and to come together through impactful travel.

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Bacon Wrapped Spinach, Cheese & Egg Muffin Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's in a bacon and egg Mcmuffin? ›

A perfectly cooked egg, rasher bacon and a slice of cheese in a toasted, warm English muffin.

How many calories in a bacon egg and cheese muffin? ›

Bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin (1 each) contains 26.4g total carbs, 24.4g net carbs, 11.7g fat, 14.2g protein, and 269 calories.

Can you freeze egg bites? ›

Transfer frozen egg bites to a freezer-safe Ziplock bag or freezer-safe/airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. How to reheat from frozen: Place desired amount of frozen egg bites on a plate then microwave on 50% power until warmed through, 1 – 2 minutes depending on how many you're reheating.

What do you eat with egg bites? ›

The best side dishes to serve with egg bites are Greek yogurt, cinnamon rolls, Mochi Pancakes, apple muffins, muffin mix waffles, tapioca pudding, sausage frittata, soufflé omelet, corned beef hash, blueberry smoothie, banana bread, fruit salad, granola and yogurt, sweet potato hash, and toasted bagels.

Does McDonald's use real eggs in McMuffin? ›

Our breakfast menu items are all made with real eggs—they're just prepared a little differently for each sandwich. We use a USDA Grade A cracked into an 'egg ring' to get that iconic round shape for our Egg McMuffin®. Our scrambled eggs are made with liquid eggs that are cooked on our grill with real butter.

What cheese is on a bacon and egg McMuffin? ›

Satisfy your McDonald's breakfast cravings with our Egg McMuffin® breakfast sandwich—it's an excellent source of protein and oh so delicious. McDonald's Egg McMuffin® recipe features a freshly cracked Grade A egg placed on a toasted English Muffin topped with real butter, lean Canadian bacon, and melty American cheese.

How many calories does 2 eggs and 2 pieces of bacon have? ›

1 serving of bacon & two eggs standard breakfast (Shari's) contains 310 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 3% carbs, 71% fat, and 26% protein. This is a good source of proteins (36% of your Daily Value).

How many calories are in 2 slices of bacon and one egg? ›

BREAKFAST - A Little Less Breakfast - 1 Bac, 1 Egg, Black Bear Diner
Nutrition Facts
How many calories are in 1 Egg & 2 Bacon? Amount of calories in 1 Egg & 2 Bacon: Calories 170Calories from Fat 99 (58.2%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in 1 Egg & 2 Bacon? Amount of fat in 1 Egg & 2 Bacon: Total Fat 11g-
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How many calories in 2 scrambled eggs and 2 pieces of bacon? ›

Aunt Jemima
Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 1 serving (149g)
How many calories are in Scrambled Eggs And Bacon? Amount of calories in Scrambled Eggs And Bacon: Calories 250.3Calories from Fat 135 (53.9%)
% Daily Value *
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Why are my egg bites wet? ›

If your egg bites are wet, they are either undercooked, no cornstarch was added, or you may have included too many vegetables. Consider sauteeing veggie add-ins beforehand in order to release excess moisture. If adding tomatoes, try salting and draining them before adding them to the other ingredients.

Can you freeze raw eggs in Ziploc bags? ›

These tips are important whether you're freezing whole eggs, yolks or whites: Zip lock bags/muffin tins – zip lock bags are great for freezing flat and avoiding freezer burn.

Why shouldn't you freeze raw eggs? ›

When raw eggs freeze, the liquid inside expands, which can cause the shells to crack. As a result, the contents of the egg can spoil and are at risk of bacterial contamination (3, 4 ). Additionally, freezing raw, shelled eggs can negatively affect the texture, as the egg yolks become thick and gel-like.

How do you know if an egg is bad? ›

If the egg sinks to the bottom and lays on its side, it should be fresh and ready to eat. If it floats all the way to the top, the egg may be spoiled. Either avoid the risk and toss it in the garbage, or follow the following steps.

What pan is best for egg bites? ›

Nothing sticks to it—not even cheesy mini egg bites.

Why are egg bites so good? ›

This isn't some wonky egg-adjacent product with the dregs of the vegetable scraps; these bites often taste fresh and bright, with a subtle cheesiness or pockets of kale or mushrooms, all ensconced in an easy-to-eat, slightly jiggly, protein-packed bite.

What are the ingredients in a McMuffin? ›

What are the Ingredients in a McDonald's Egg McMuffin?
  • English muffin.
  • Egg.
  • Canadian bacon.
  • Cheese.
  • Butter.
  • Salt and Pepper.
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Is a bacon egg and cheese McMuffin healthy? ›

The Egg McMuffin with Canadian bacon and cheese will stoke you with 17 grams of protein per 310-calorie sandwich. Just be sure to keep tabs on your sodium and saturated fat intake for the rest of the day, and aim to prioritize fruits and veggies in the rest of your meals and snacks to fill in the fiber gap.

What meat is in a McMuffin? ›

A pork sausage patty, lightly seasoned with herbs, a free range egg and a slice of cheese, in a hot, toasted English muffin.

What are the ingredients in McDonald's bacon? ›

Ingredients: Pork Bellies Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

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