Description
A creamy, custard-like single-serving breakfast made with eggs, cream cheese, bacon, and spinach. This keto-friendly recipe solves the problem of leftovers and rubbery eggs, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 ounces (56g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or whole milk
- 2–3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 handful fresh spinach (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Butter or oil spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 6-ounce ramekin or muffin cup with butter or oil spray.
- Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small bits.
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs, softened cream cheese, milk, oregano, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow with no lumps.
- Pour half the egg mixture into the prepared ramekin. Sprinkle with half the bacon and half the spinach.
- Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle with remaining bacon, spinach, feta cheese, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Place ramekin on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and slightly puffed, but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes to set before eating straight from the ramekin or inverting onto a plate.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. If using frozen spinach, squeeze out all excess water. Bake at 325°F to prevent rubbery texture; do not overbake as eggs continue to cook while cooling. Do not freeze as texture becomes grainy.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
Keywords: keto breakfast, egg bites, cream cheese eggs, single serving breakfast, low carb, gluten-free, quick breakfast, bacon and spinach