Making Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups

25 March published by Mecca Ibrahim

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Fancy bacon and eggs with a twist? For the last day of Bacon Connoisseurs Week, Great British Chefs, Head of Social Media found a lovely recipe on Domestic Sluttery for some Breakfast Cups. They were surprsingly easy to make .....

Bacon & Egg Breakfast Cups

I was looking for some unusual ways to serve bacon and eggs and earlier in the week was watching BBC2's new series The Little Paris Kitchen - Cooking with Rachel Khoo. She made a her own version of Croque Monsieur called Croque Madames Muffins.

Croque Madame Muffins by Rachel Khoo

In the video below you can see her making another French classic bacon and egg dish - Quiche Lorraine

I thought Rachel's Croque Madame Muffins looked great but was delighted to come across a similar recipe in Domestic Sluttery which used very simple breakfast ingredients - bacon, eggs, bread, butter and some salt and pepper.

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups

They only took between 15-20 minutes to cook and as the ladies said are simply served with "a big satisfied grin". For more delicious breakfast ideas see the recipes in our Breakfast Collection at Great British Chefs.

What are some of your favourite ways to cook bacon or eggs for breakfast? We'd love to hear your tips and secrets for success over on Great British Chefs Facebook Page.