Keto Bacon Egg Zucchini Nests (Printable)

Wholesome low-carb zucchini nests with smoky bacon and baked eggs for a satisfying breakfast.

# 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 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 for greasing

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley (optional)

# Step-by-step Directions:

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 thoroughly.
04 - Divide zucchini mixture evenly among 4 muffin cups, pressing firmly into the bottom and up the 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 to 10 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny or to desired doneness.
08 - Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before gently removing nests from tin.
09 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look fancier than they actually are, so breakfast feels like you made an effort without the fuss.
  • The crispy edges and runny yolk combination hits that satisfaction sweet spot that keeps you full through lunch.
02 -
  • Moisture is the enemy—if you skip the towel-squeeze step, your nests will be soggy and fall apart, and that's the one mistake that teaches you the hardest lesson.
  • Don't open the oven door obsessively; those last few minutes are when the egg cooks and the zucchini gets its final texture, and interruptions make everything cook unevenly.
03 -
  • Use a box grater instead of a food processor for zucchini—the larger shreds create better texture and are easier to squeeze dry.
  • If your egg cracks when you're cracking it into the nest, that's exactly what the backup plan is for: just scramble it and fold it in, and nobody will know the difference.
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