Bacon, Egg & Cheese Cups

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Cups

Ingredients:

12 eggs
a splash of half & half or milk (about 2 Tablespoons)
3 slices bacon,cooked crisp and chopped
handful of chives, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheese (Kerrygold is what I used), plus a little more to sprinkle on top
1 Tablespoon, melted butter to grease muffin tin or use silicone muffin cups as I did

Directions:

1. Generously spray a 12 cup muffin tin and use a pastry brush to brush with melted butter. This is important or your eggs will stick. If using silicone cups, they do not need to be greased.
2. Beat eggs in a bowl. Add cream or milk. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. In the bottom of each muffin cup, sprinkle in some of the chopped bacon and chives.
4. Pour the eggs evenly into each cup and add a little sprinkle of cheese to the tops.
5. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
6. Let cool just a minute or 2 and then use a sharp knife around the edges and release muffins. Lay on sides in the tin to cool a bit. Remove to platter.
7. Can top with extra chives, salt and pepper to serve.