Description
Rich, custard-like egg bites infused with hickory smoke, featuring cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon, and wilted spinach. A low-carb, high-fat breakfast that is perfect for keto diets and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1 cup fresh spinach, wilted and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
- In the same skillet, wilt fresh spinach for 2-3 minutes until all excess water has evaporated. Chop roughly and set aside.
- In a blender, combine eggs, heavy cream, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend on high until completely smooth with no lumps.
- Lightly spray silicone muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide the egg mixture evenly among the cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Top each bite with crumbled bacon and a pinch of wilted spinach, pressing them slightly into the mixture.
- Preheat pellet or gas smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add wood pellets (hickory, apple, or cherry).
- Place the muffin tin with silicone cups on the smoker grate. Smoke for 25-30 minutes until the eggs are set but slightly jiggly in the center and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from smoker and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before gently popping them out of the silicone cups.
- Serve warm or chill for later consumption.
Notes
Ensure spinach is fully wilted and drained to prevent watery egg bites. Use full-fat block cream cheese for the best texture. Do not overcook; eggs will firm up as they cool. Can be eaten warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 12
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