Game Changer Meal Prep Breakfast Cups
Game Changer Meal Prep Breakfast Cups
Ingredients
For the Breakfast Cups
- 12 tater tots, frozen
- 3 ounces Canadian bacon, Jones brand, hickory smoked, center cut pork loin, 97% fat free
- 6 large eggs, approximately 1 1/2 cups liquid
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for garnish
For Serving (Optional)
- as needed Frank's RedHot Original sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Place 2 tater tots into the bottom of each muffin cup. Press them down slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form a compact base.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using kitchen scissors, chop approximately 1/2 round of Canadian bacon into small pieces directly over the tater tots in each muffin cup. Distribute the bacon evenly among the cups.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a measuring cup, whisk the 6 large eggs until well combined. Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the tater tots and bacon in each muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gently break up any visible egg yolks in each cup with your fingers or a small spoon to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese generously on top of the eggs in each muffin cup.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Grind a little black pepper over each muffin cup, to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Sprinkle sea salt over each muffin cup, to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Top each muffin cup with a pinch of freshly chopped parsley for color and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Sprinkle a little paprika over each muffin cup for additional color and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Carefully place the muffin tin into the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and lightly golden brown, and the tater tots are cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 12
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the breakfast cups cool for a few seconds. This helps them release easily. Use a fork to gently pry each breakfast cup from the muffin tin.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Serve immediately. For an extra kick, drizzle with Frank's RedHot Original sauce, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Game Changer Meal Prep Breakfast Cups
For the Breakfast Cups
- 12 tater tots, frozen
- 3 ounces Canadian bacon, Jones brand, hickory smoked, center cut pork loin, 97% fat free
- 6 large eggs, approximately 1 1/2 cups liquid
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for garnish
For Serving (Optional)
- as needed Frank's RedHot Original sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Place 2 tater tots into the bottom of each muffin cup. Press them down slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form a compact base.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using kitchen scissors, chop approximately 1/2 round of Canadian bacon into small pieces directly over the tater tots in each muffin cup. Distribute the bacon evenly among the cups.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a measuring cup, whisk the 6 large eggs until well combined. Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the tater tots and bacon in each muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gently break up any visible egg yolks in each cup with your fingers or a small spoon to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese generously on top of the eggs in each muffin cup.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Grind a little black pepper over each muffin cup, to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Sprinkle sea salt over each muffin cup, to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Top each muffin cup with a pinch of freshly chopped parsley for color and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Sprinkle a little paprika over each muffin cup for additional color and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Carefully place the muffin tin into the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and lightly golden brown, and the tater tots are cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 12
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the breakfast cups cool for a few seconds. This helps them release easily. Use a fork to gently pry each breakfast cup from the muffin tin.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Serve immediately. For an extra kick, drizzle with Frank's RedHot Original sauce, if desired.