Turkey bacon and egg muffin cups
Turkey bacon and egg muffin cups are a portable, savory breakfast dish made by baking eggs, turkey bacon, and often cheese and vegetables in a muffin tin. They are a popular American meal-prep option, combining classic breakfast flavors into a convenient, handheld form.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and moderate in fat, making it a satiating breakfast choice. A typical serving provides a good source of vitamins like B12 and minerals like selenium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 180-220 kcal per cup.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Choline | 130 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 mcg RAE |
| Calcium | 110 mg |
Per 1 muffin cup (115 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish reflects the American trend of 'meal prepping' for busy lifestyles, transforming a traditional sit-down breakfast into a grab-and-go format. Nutritionally, using turkey bacon instead of pork bacon reduces the saturated fat content while maintaining a smoky, savory flavor profile.
