Ranch Cheddar Egg Muffin Cups (Printable)

Fluffy egg muffins with cheddar, bacon, and ranch—ideal for grab-and-go breakfasts.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/3 cup whole milk
03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

→ Meats

04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

→ Vegetables & Herbs

05 - 1/3 cup chopped green onions, optional

→ Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/8 teaspoon salt, adjusted to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with silicone muffin liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ranch seasoning, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
03 - Stir in cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions if using.
04 - Evenly divide the egg mixture among the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg muffins are puffed and set in the center.
06 - Let cool for a few minutes before running a knife around the edges and removing from the tin.
07 - Serve warm, or cool completely for meal prep and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely grab-and-go, no excuses about not having time for breakfast anymore.
  • The ranch and cheddar combo tastes indulgent but keeps you full without the sugar crash.
  • One batch feeds you for days, which means less stress and more actual free time in the mornings.
02 -
  • Don't overfill the cups or they'll overflow in the oven and you'll spend ten minutes scrubbing the muffin tin instead of enjoying your breakfast.
  • The centers will still jiggle slightly when they come out, and that's exactly right—they'll firm up as they cool and won't end up rubbery.
03 -
  • Use silicone muffin liners instead of paper or nothing—they peel away cleanly and let you skip the greasing step entirely.
  • Whisk your eggs thoroughly so the ranch seasoning distributes evenly and you don't end up with one weirdly salty muffin and eleven bland ones.
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