Ranch Cheddar Egg Muffin Cups (Printable)

Savory muffin cups with eggs, bacon, cheddar and ranch—ideal for breakfast prep

# What You Need:

→ 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 and crumbled

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch dressing mix
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

07 - 1/4 cup finely chopped chives or green onions, optional

→ For Greasing

08 - Nonstick cooking spray or butter

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
03 - Stir in the ranch dressing mix, black pepper, cooked bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives or green onions if using.
04 - Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup approximately 3/4 full.
05 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the centers are just set and the tops are lightly golden.
06 - Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then run a knife around each cup to release. Serve warm or let cool completely for storage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but won't make you feel guilty, with real bacon and sharp cheese doing all the heavy lifting.
  • Once you make a batch, breakfast becomes something you just grab instead of something you have to figure out every single morning.
  • The prep-to-table time is genuinely short, which means you can serve them fresh or store them and have backup meals waiting.
02 -
  • If you skip the cooling period and try to pull them out immediately, they'll crumble—the egg needs that five minutes to set enough to hold together.
  • Ranch mixes vary wildly between brands, and some are saltier than others, so taste a tiny piece and adjust with extra black pepper if it feels flat.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and freeze half—it takes barely more effort than one batch, and future you will be endlessly grateful.
  • If your ranch mix seems overly salty, you can reduce the packet amount to 3/4 of what's listed and add extra herbs instead.
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