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Carnivore Cheesy Egg Muffins

ByMichelle Updated onOctober 8, 2025
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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

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

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 6-cup muffin tin with butter.
  2. Prepare Filling
    Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet if not already cooked. Let it cool slightly.
  3. Whisk Eggs
    In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until fully blended.
  4. Add Cheese & Meat
    Stir in the shredded cheese and cooked meat. Mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Fill the Muffin Tin
    Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake
    Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are firm and slightly golden.
  7. 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

Carnivore Cheesy Egg Muffins

These cheesy egg muffins are quick, protein-packed, and perfect for Carnivore mornings. Just eggs, beef, and cheese baked into fluffy, savory perfection.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Cooling 2 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Servings 2

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

Use any cooked Carnivore protein you like bacon, chicken, or ground pork all work beautifully.
Keyword Carnivore Cheesy Egg Muffins

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Michelle

Hi, I’m Michelle, the founder, owner, author, and editor of OvenSpot. My passion for one-pot cooking commenced when I was working to prepare cafeteria lunches for school students. I am now on a mission to assist you in choosing the cooking pot or appliance you will use daily. As well as in-depth information to assist you in using and caring for your cookware and appliances. Along with the yummy recipes I use at home.
Questions? Reach out to Michelle at [email protected]

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