Carnivore Cheesy Egg Muffins
A warm, cheesy egg muffin is the perfect Carnivore breakfast or snack. These muffins are rich in protein, easy to prep ahead, and deliciously satisfying. You only need a few simple ingredients eggs, beef, and cheese to create the ideal grab-and-go meal for busy mornings.
Carnivore Cheesy Egg Muffins
If you’re looking for a quick, high-protein breakfast that fits your Carnivore Diet (Affiliate) perfectly, these cheesy egg muffins are your new go-to. They’re fluffy, flavorful, and made entirely with animal-based ingredients. Enjoy them fresh or store a batch in the fridge for effortless mornings.
Cooking Time Summary
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
Total Time: 20–23 minutes
Ingredients
(Serves 2–3 / Makes 6 muffins)
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 g) cooked ground beef or breakfast sausage (no fillers or sugar)
- ½ cup (60 g) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- Salt, to taste
Cooking Time Details
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Bake: 15–18 minutes, until tops are golden and centers set
- Cool: 2–3 minutes before removing from the pan
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 6-cup muffin tin with butter. - Prepare Filling
Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet if not already cooked. Let it cool slightly. - Whisk Eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until fully blended. - Add Cheese & Meat
Stir in the shredded cheese and cooked meat. Mix until evenly distributed. - Fill the Muffin Tin
Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. - Bake
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are firm and slightly golden. - Cool & Serve
Let cool for a couple of minutes, then gently remove and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 325°F (160°C) for a few minutes until warm.
- Use any cooked Carnivore protein you like bacon, chicken, or ground pork all work beautifully.
Quick Tip
Bake a double batch on Sunday these muffins reheat perfectly and make weekday mornings effortless.
Utensils & Equipment
- 6-cup muffin tin
- Mixing bowl and whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small skillet (for browning meat)
- Oven mitts and cooling rack
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Carnivore Cheesy Egg Muffins
Equipment
- 6-cup muffin tin
- Mixing bowl and whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small skillet (for browning meat)
- Oven mitts and cooling rack
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup 120 g cooked ground beef or breakfast sausage (no fillers or sugar)
- ½ cup 60 g shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan)
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 6-cup muffin tin with butter.
- Prepare Filling: Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet if not already cooked. Let it cool slightly.
- Whisk Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until fully blended.
- Add Cheese & Meat: Stir in the shredded cheese and cooked meat. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are firm and slightly golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for a couple of minutes, then gently remove and enjoy warm.
Notes
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Michelle
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