Keto Bacon Egg Zucchini (Printable)

Crispy zucchini nests with smoky bacon and baked eggs for a wholesome low-carb start.

# 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 & 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a standard muffin tin with olive oil.
02 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
03 - In a large bowl, combine zucchini, onion if using, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese. Mix well.
04 - Divide zucchini mixture evenly among 4 muffin cups, pressing firmly into bottom and up sides to form 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 an egg into each one.
07 - Return to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny or reach desired doneness.
08 - Let cool for 2-3 minutes before gently removing nests from tin.
09 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The nests crisp up beautifully in the oven while you're pouring your first cup of coffee, zero fussing required.
  • You get that deeply satisfying combination of salty bacon, creamy eggs, and vegetables without the carb crash that usually follows breakfast.
  • It looks like you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did, which is always a win.
02 -
  • Don't skip wringing out the zucchini or you'll end up with soggy, steamed nests instead of crispy ones—this mistake made me swear off the recipe the first time until I figured out what I'd done wrong.
  • If your eggs are cracking into the nest and you're worried about runny yolks mixing everywhere, crack them into a small cup first, then carefully pour each one in; it gives you way more control.
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to grate your zucchini if you want exact portions—about 8 ounces per nest is the sweet spot for structure and crispiness.
  • If your muffin tin is non-stick, you still need to grease it; the extra oil helps the nests release cleanly and adds to that golden, crispy exterior.
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