Keto Bacon Egg Zucchini (Print View)

Crispy zucchini nests with smoky bacon and baked eggs, a satisfying low-carb start.

# Components:

→ 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

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 4-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
02 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and firmly squeeze out excess moisture.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine drained zucchini, diced onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese. Stir until evenly blended.
04 - Distribute zucchini mixture evenly into 4 muffin cups, pressing firmly into the base and sides to create nest shapes.
05 - Bake for 10 minutes until nests begin to set and achieve light golden color.
06 - Remove tin from oven. Top each nest with crumbled bacon, then carefully crack one egg into each cup.
07 - Return to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until egg whites are fully set and yolks remain slightly runny, or until desired doneness is achieved.
08 - Allow nests to cool for 2-3 minutes, then gently remove from tin using a small spatula.
09 - Top with fresh chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and crunchy while keeping you in ketosis, which honestly felt impossible before I tried it.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for lazy mornings when you still want something that looks impressive.
  • Eggs and bacon together just work—there's no fighting that chemistry, and the zucchini becomes this golden vessel that holds it all perfectly.
02 -
  • The zucchini-wringing step is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when I skipped it once and ended up with soggy, watery nests that fell apart in the tin, which taught me that shortcuts here just create extra cleanup.
  • Room-temperature eggs will cook faster than cold ones, so if you want that runny center, grab them from the fridge right before cracking, and watch carefully after the 8-minute mark.
03 -
  • Don't skip the oil when greasing your muffin tin—it's the difference between nests that slide right out and ones that stick stubbornly, making you question your cooking abilities.
  • If your oven runs hot or cold, adjust your timing by a minute or two and learn your oven's personality, because every kitchen is different and yours might need a slightly earlier or later pull.
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