There are several different methods for making oven baked eggs, including egg muffins and cloud eggs. But this time, I’m going to show you how to bake eggs in a muffin tin with the yolks and whites intact. They are an easy meal prep option for when you need a boost of protein, or a delicious addition to your brunch spread. I first created this type of baked eggs recipe for my first cookbook, The Easy Keto Cookbook, but since then I’ve experimented with about a dozen different ways — so I’m excited to show you what I learned, including all my tips, a time chart, and variations with bacon, veggies, and more.
Can You Bake Eggs?
Yes, you can cook eggs in the oven! In fact, there are several ways to do it. You can make baked boiled eggs right in the shell, create an egg bake (like a breakfast casserole, quiche, or frittata), cook egg muffins (like little omelets in cups) in the oven, or use this recipe for baked eggs in a muffin tin, which keeps the white and yolks separate.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for simple baked eggs, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. It’s super easy to customize your eggs in the oven! You can make a basic version to serve alongside baked bacon and avocado for breakfast, or add meat and/or veggies directly into the cups. I’ll tell you about the combos I used first, then share a formula for endless customizations!
Basic Baked Eggs:
Butter – For greasing the muffin tin. You can also use cooking spray (I prefer butter, but sometimes use avocado oil spray for convenience) or coconut oil.Eggs – The cook time for this recipe is based on whole, large eggs. But you can technically do it with any size eggs (cook time will vary), or even just egg whites.Sea Salt & Black Pepper
Baked Eggs With Bacon:
In addition to the ingredients for plain baked eggs, you’ll also need:
Bacon – Regular thickness works better here rather than thick-cut. Also, because you’ll line the muffin cups with bacon, you don’t need to grease them with butter for this version. The same principle can also work with thinly sliced deli meats, such as prosciutto or salami.Cheddar Cheese – Shred your own cheese for best flavor or use shredded for convenience. You could also use a different type of cheese — see the cheese list for ideas.
Baked Eggs With Veggies:
You’ll need the same ingredients as the basic eggs above, plus:
Olive oil – For sauteing the veggies. Any other cooking oil, such as avocado oil, also works great.Spinach – We’re using frozen spinach, which makes it extra convenient, but it’s also fine to use fresh. Thaw and drain spinach well.Garlic – Use fresh garlic cloves for best flavor or jarred garlic for convenience.Mushrooms – I like using cremini mushrooms, but you can use any variety.Onions – I used white onions, but you could also use yellow or red onions.Sun-dried tomatoes – Chopped or julienned. Make your own sun-dried tomatoes, or buy them for convenience.
How To Bake Eggs In A Muffin Tin
This section shows how to make baked eggs in a muffin tin, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
12 Eggs – One large egg per egg cup. 2 Cups Fillings – This includes cooked vegetables, cooked meats, or a combination of both. I typically prefer to saute the veggies for flavor, but you can also use leftover steamed or roasted vegetables. Precooked meats, such as as sausage or even shredded chicken, can also be used here. Use about 2.5 to 3 tablespoons of filling per cup, or slightly less if you’re also wrapping the outside in bacon. 1/2 Cup Cheese – This amount equates to about 2 teaspoons for each of the baked eggs, but you can increase that to a tablespoo each if you prefer. Use shredded cheeses, like mozzarella, cheddar, or pepper jack, or crumbled soft cheeses, such as feta or goat cheese. 12 Pieces Sliced Meats – Use one large piece of sliced meat (such as bacon, prosciutto, or salami) per cup, large enough to wrapping all the way around the edges. Salt & Pepper – Use a teaspoon of salt for plain baked eggs, 1/2 teaspoon if you’re using slightly salty fillings (such as sauteed veggies), or 1/4 teaspoon if your add-ins have a lot of salt (such as the bacon and cheddar combo). Something For Greasing – To prevent the eggs from sticking to your muffin tin or ramekins, grease with butter or oil of your choice. You can skip this step if you’re wrapping the edges in bacon or other fatty meats.
How Long To Bake Eggs?
You can customize the cook time, depending on how you like the yolks. Use the following time chart for perfect baked eggs.
Can You Make Baked Eggs In A Ramekin?
Yes, if you would rather not cook the eggs in a muffin tin, you can use ramekins instead (these are the perfect size). If you’re making a larger quantity in ramekins, it can be convenient to place them into a baking dish for easy transfer to and from the oven.
Variation Combos
There are so many variations we can make with baked egg cups! Here are a few ideas:
Denver Omelet – Follow directions for baked eggs with veggies, but use a combination of green bell pepper, onion, ham, and cheese.Tex Mex – After the egg cups are done cooking, top with fresh tomato salsa and guacamole. You can also include some barbacoa, sauteed bell peppers, and Mexican bled or Cotija cheese in the filling.Ham and Cheese – Add diced ham and shredded swiss or gruyere cheese into the muffin cups before the eggs.Caramelized Onions – After you caramelize onions, place a teaspoon or two into each muffin cup before cracking an egg over it.Broccoli Cheese – Saute broccoli (or you can roast the broccoli instead), place in the muffin tin, top with cheddar, and add the eggs.Greek – Sauteed bell peppers and red onions, sliced olives, seeded diced tomatoes, and crumbled feta. Serve with fresh basil.Garlic Parmesan – Sauteed minced garlic, Italian seasoning (or fresh herbs like pasley and chives), and shredded parmesan cheese. This version also pairs well with virtually any cooked veggies.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep these easy eggs in fridge for 3-4 days.Meal prep: Make these baked egg bites ahead and reheat right before serving.Reheat: Reheat eggs in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, or for better results, in a 350 degrees F oven. The yolks can easily become overcooked when reheating, so watch closely and stop heating as soon as they are just warm. (I’ve done this with great success — I made 5 dozen (!) baked eggs when testing this recipe, so trust me when I say had experience reheating them!)Freeze: The texture can change a little, but you can store baked eggs in the freezer for 2-3 months. Reheat right from frozen.
What To Serve With Baked Eggs
Baked egg recipes like this one can easily be a meal on their own, but for a full breakfast or brunch spread, here are some serving ideas:
Bread – Oven baked eggs make a good topper for open-faced sandwiches on top of your favorite toast. My personal fave is low carb English muffins.Breakfast Meats – If you’re baking eggs without any meat inside, serve crispy bacon (try bacon in the oven or air fryer bacon) or sausage patties on the side.Salads – For brunch, light and bright salads pair well, such as creamy cucumber salad or spring mix salad. You can even serve the baked egg cups on top!
More Healthy Egg Recipes
If you like these easy baked eggs, try out some of these other easy healthy egg recipes: Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it! Nutrition info is for the basic baked eggs recipe, without add-ins.
