Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Muffins

Recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

4 large eggs
2 oz (55g) cream cheese
2.8 oz (80g) bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup almond flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup sour cream
1 cup cheddar, shredded

Instructions:

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until crispy.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin pan with butter and set aside.

Add the eggs, cream cheese, and sour cream to a bowl. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour and baking powder. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and continue to beat until thoroughly combined.

Fold in the crumbled bacon and cheese. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.

Fill each cup about ¾ full and bake for 15 minutes.

Remove it from the oven and cool it to room temperature before serving.

 

Nutritional breakdown per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)

296 Calories
15.3g Protein
24.5g Fat
0.6g Fiber
4g Total Carbs
3.1g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.