Keto Bacon Egg Zucchini (Printable Version)

Wholesome low-carb zucchini nests with bacon and baked eggs for a nutritious start.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchinis, grated
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (optional)

→ Meats

03 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

→ Dairy & Eggs

04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

→ Pantry

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil for greasing

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a standard 4-cup muffin tin with olive oil, ensuring all surfaces are well coated.
02 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much moisture as possible.
03 - In a large bowl, combine drained zucchini, diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until evenly distributed.
04 - Divide zucchini mixture evenly among 4 muffin cups, pressing firmly into the bottom and sides to create well-defined nest shapes.
05 - Bake for 10 minutes until nests begin to set and turn lightly golden around the edges.
06 - Remove tin from oven. Distribute crumbled bacon evenly among nests, then carefully crack one egg into each nest.
07 - Return to oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny, or adjust to desired doneness.
08 - Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Gently remove nests from tin using a thin spatula or knife.
09 - Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 35 minutes and somehow feel fancy enough for a weekend brunch.
  • Your eggs stay runny where it counts while the bacon adds that smoky, savory element that makes everything taste intentional.
  • Naturally keto and gluten-free without tasting like you're missing out on carbs.
02 -
  • Squeezing the zucchini isn't optional—if you skip this, your nests become watery disappointments in the oven.
  • The first 10-minute bake is crucial because it sets the structure before the eggs go in, so don't be tempted to skip it and add everything at once.
03 -
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking the nests at the 8-minute mark—nobody wants overcooked yolks unless that's genuinely your thing.
  • Bacon grease saves your muffin tin situation, so if you cook the bacon in a skillet, use that fat instead of neutral oil for greasing.
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