Can I make these ahead?
Bake them fresh. Reheating makes the toast soggy and overcooks the yolk. You can prep the toast cups and cooked bacon the night before, then assemble and bake in the morning.
German · breakfast
25m
Total time
2
Servings
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kcal
easy
Difficulty
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Bake them fresh. Reheating makes the toast soggy and overcooks the yolk. You can prep the toast cups and cooked bacon the night before, then assemble and bake in the morning.
Use a standard cupcake tin or ramekins. Adjust baking time by a minute or two depending on size—smaller cups cook faster.
Check at 12 minutes. The whites should be opaque and firm, yolks still jiggle. They'll continue cooking slightly after you pull them out.
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