Ranch Bacon Breakfast Egg Bites

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 8 large eggs

02 - 1/3 cup whole milk

03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Meats

04 - 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits, approximately 5-6 strips, chopped

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix

06 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

07 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions

→ Other

08 - Nonstick cooking spray

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined and slightly frothy.

03 - Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, ranch seasoning mix, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting for the salty components already present.

04 - Evenly divide the egg mixture among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.

05 - Bake for 18-22 minutes until egg bites are puffed, set in the center, and lightly golden on top.

06 - Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to release from the tin. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

They're genuinely portable, which means breakfast doesn't have to be chaos anymore.
Ranch seasoning does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so your taste buds stay happy while you're running late.
Make a batch on Sunday and you've basically solved breakfast for the whole week.

02 -

Overfilled muffin cups will overflow and stick to your tin—fill only three-quarters full and thank me later.
Room temperature eggs whisk together more smoothly, which means your egg bites will have a more uniform, tender crumb.

03 -

If your ranch seasoning mix contains gluten, swap it for a homemade blend of dried dill, chives, and parsley mixed with garlic powder and a pinch of salt.
For a lighter version, use half egg whites instead of whole eggs—you'll lose some richness but keep the protein high.

Ranch Bacon Breakfast Egg Bites (Printable Version)