Name: Tater Tot Crust Baked Egg Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 egg cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 32 frozen tater tots; 8 eggs; 0.25 tsp salt & pepper; 6 strips cooked bacon

Make these Tater Tot Crust Baked Egg Cups for a seriously easy, transportable breakfast meal prep using only three ingredients! The simple tot crust is the best base for a soft or hard cooked egg inside, topped with chopped bacon!

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Ingredients

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Tater Tot Crust Baked Egg Cups

32 frozen tater tots

8 eggs

¼ tsp salt & pepperto taste

6 strips cooked bacon

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F. Prepare a muffin tin by spraying non-stick cooking spray liberally into 8 of the 12 muffin tin wells, or by lining with silicone muffin liners (my preferred method). Place 4 frozen tater tots into each of the 8 muffin tin wells, arranging them so they are standing up straight and no tots are overlapping each other. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the tops of the tots are noticeably browned and crisp. Remove from the oven and immediately continue with the next step.

Carefully use a shot glass or a spoon to smash the cooked tots down into the muffin pan wells. Use enough force so that the smashed tots start to come up the sides and form a crust. Next, crack an egg into each muffin tin well, taking care not to let the egg spill over the side of the liner (if using liners). Sprinkle the top of each egg with a little salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle each one with about 1-2 tablespoons of chopped cooked bacon.

Immediately place the pan back into the oven for bake for another 10-16 minutes until the whites on top are set. If meal prepping, I recommend undercooking the eggs by 1-2 minutes to avoid overcooking when reheated. The exact cook time of this step depends on how well cooked you want your eggs:

For softer cooked eggs, cook for 10-13 minutes.

For harder cooked eggs, cook for 13-16 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container with lid in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Crisp Your Tater Tots 🍟
Bake the tater tots at 400°F for 5-7 minutes before pressing them into muffin cups; this pre-crisping ensures a golden, sturdy crust that holds the egg without becoming soggy.
Grease and Press Technique 🧈
Lightly spray muffin cups with cooking oil, then use the bottom of a shot glass to firmly pack the warm tater tots into the cups for an even, compact crust that won't crumble when removing.
Bacon Placement Strategy 🥓
Layer chopped bacon on top of the tater tot crust before adding the egg, so the bacon fat renders directly into the egg for maximum flavor and prevents bacon from sitting in excess moisture.
Egg Doneness Timing 🕐
For a soft yolk, bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes; for a fully set egg, bake for 15-17 minutes—use this guide rather than appearance since the tot crust blocks easy visual assessment.
Cool Before Removal 🧊
Let the baked egg cups cool for 2-3 minutes before running a thin knife around the edges and gently pushing from the bottom—this allows the crust to set slightly, making removal clean without crumbling.