A tray of mini quiches with ham and peppers.

Cackleberry Bites (Cowboy Egg Bites)

03/12/2023|
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Here are a couple of tips that came up during the live event that will help you with the recipe below:

  • In a pinch, you can substitute sour cream for mayonnaise.
  • Silicone muffin tins are easier to remove the egg bites from and easier to clean.
  • These go really well with our Green Chile and Chipotle Relish (Cowboy Chutney).
  • These egg bites are freezable – you can microwave them for about 30 seconds and eat on the way out the door.
  • You can make these with bacon, breakfast sausage, or both!
  • This recipe is in our new cookbook Comfort Food, the Cowboy Way and was a huge hit at our coffee shop.

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Cackleberry Bites (Cowboy Egg Bites) – Cowboy Kent Rollins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 egg bites

Ingredients

  • Butter for greasing
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 10 large eggs
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 to 2 green onions chopped
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter a 12-cup muffin pan and set aside.
  • In a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into 10 to 12 muffin cups to about ¾ full. Sprinkle the tops evenly with the bacon and about 1/2 tablespoon of the diced bell pepper. Evenly sprinkle
  • with the green onion and about 1/2 tablespoon of the cheese. Lightly stir each bite with a toothpick.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let cool slightly before serving.
  • Tip: These remove easier if baked in a silicone muffin pan.

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