Bacon, Cheese & Egg Biscuit Cups

I've had the idea for these cups floating around in my head for a long time. I've always loved appetizer-type dishes made with canned crescent rolls or biscuits. However, I wanted to be able to make similar dishes with a made-from-scratch dough. So I finally tackled that project this weekend and I am so happy with the way they turned out.

This recipe makes 2 dozen, so there are plenty to stick in the freezer to enjoy later. We reheated a frozen batch for lunch today and they turned out wonderfully! These are definitely versatile enough for breakfast or lunch.

Bacon, Cheese & Egg Biscuit Cups
For Biscuit Dough:

• 2 1/2 c. flour
• 2 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 T. sugar
• 1/2 c. butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

1. In a large bowl, whisk or sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until dough comes together. Knead a few times by hand and set aside.

For Filling:

• 6 eggs
• 3 oz. cream cheese
• 1/2 c. milk
  
• 1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• To taste: hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper...or any other seasonings you'd like to add

1. Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Stir in cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add other ingredients and stir to combine.

To assemble:

1. Using about 2 T. of biscuit dough at a time, press into the bottom, and 3/4 of the way up the sides, of lightly greased muffin tins. Pre-bake at 400 degrees for 3 minutes.
2. Pour 1/4 c. egg mixture into each pre-baked biscuit cup and bake for 12-15 minutes longer, until eggs are completely set and biscuit cups are slightly browned.
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