Keto Bacon Egg Zucchini (Printable Version)

Crispy zucchini nests filled with savory bacon and baked eggs, ideal for a wholesome low-carb breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchinis, grated
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (optional)

→ Meats

03 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

→ Dairy and Eggs

04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

→ Pantry

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil for greasing

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a standard muffin tin with olive oil or avocado oil.
02 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much moisture as possible.
03 - Combine zucchini, onion if using, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Divide zucchini mixture evenly among 4 muffin cups, pressing firmly into bottom and sides to create nests.
05 - Bake nests for 10 minutes until they begin to set and turn lightly golden.
06 - Remove tin from oven. Sprinkle crumbled bacon into each nest, then carefully crack one egg into each nest.
07 - Return to oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny or to desired doneness.
08 - Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before gently removing nests from tin.
09 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look fancy enough to serve guests but come together faster than scrambled eggs, which feels like you're getting away with something.
  • One muffin tin creates four complete, portable breakfasts that won't leave you hungry by mid-morning.
  • The crispy-chewy texture from the zucchini layer is oddly addictive, especially when the cheese starts caramelizing at the edges.
02 -
  • Squeezing the zucchini isn't optional—it's the single most important step, and I learned this by making soggy nests the first time and wondering why they fell apart.
  • Cooking the bacon completely beforehand prevents it from releasing grease that makes the nests greasy and soggy during baking.
03 -
  • Use a box grater's large holes for zucchini—it grates faster and creates the right texture, plus cleanup is less annoying than a food processor.
  • If your eggs look like they're cooking too fast on top while the whites are still runny, cover the tin loosely with foil to slow the browning and let the centers catch up.
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