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Breakfast Onion Cups

These savory and flavorful onion cups are the perfect breakfast or brunch treat. Filled with creamy eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, they're an easy and delicious way to start your day.

Kate Staben
Tasty Team
89% would make again

Under 30 minutes

Breakfast Onion Cups

Under 30 minutes

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 2 cups broccoli floret (350 g), minced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100 g)
  • 7 eggs
  • 5 strips bacon, cooked and diced
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Garnish

  • grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 373
  • Fat 25g
  • Carbs 8g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 2g
  • Protein 26g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 400˚ (200˚C).
  2. Mix eggs, milk, and spices in large mixing bowl.
  3. Add broccoli, bacon, and cheese, and continue mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Cut ends off the red onion and then slice in half. Gently pop out rings, using desired size.
  5. Heat cast-iron pan on low and place onion rings in the pan.
  6. Spoon in small amount of egg mixture and press on the onion ring create a seal, then repeat for all rings.
  7. Pour the remaining mixture filling to just about the top of each ring.
  8. Cover with foil.
  9. Place in oven and cook for 25 minutes, or until eggs are cooked through and slightly puffed and onion rings are tender.
  10. Remove from pan immediately and sprinkle with desired topping. (We used grated parmesan cheese.)
  11. Enjoy!
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