A Cozy, Low-Carb Twist: Baked Frittata Cups with Boursin and Bacon (or Ham or Sausage)

If you’ve been living the keto, ketovore, low carb or carnivore lifestyle for a while, you’ve probably had your fair share of scrambled eggs with a side of bacon. They’re great… but they can get a little monotonous. This easy baked frittata is here to change that.

Unfortunately, the foods I really love for breakfast are muffins, crepes, coffee cake, etc. Admittedly, eating sugary treats is not the way to start a day (nor any time!) Therefore, once we went low carb in my home, I had to pivot from the oatmeal, granola, or other sweet treats I loved. My husband sticks to the same breakfast every morning consisting of 2 fried eggs and 3 pieces of homemade bacon. Once his eyes open, he is hungry. In contrast, many days I skip breakfast and I rarely ever eat before 10:00 AM because I’m just not hungry. However, when I do eat breakfast, I love whipping up this delicious frittata recipe. It’s enough for 2 days and it is very satisfying. I don’t want to eat again until dinner.

These individual frittatas are made in ramekins for a cozy, elevated feel. They’re rich, creamy, and just a little bit indulgent thanks to a swirl of heavy cream and a generous crumble of Boursin cheese. Think of it as comfort food that’s still totally on-plan.

Gather Your Ingredients:

What You’ll Need (for 2 ramekins):

• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Boursin cheese (I use Garlic & Fine Herbs)
• 2–3 tablespoons chopped cooked ham, crumbled sausage, or crispy bacon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional additions (see below)

Optional Add-Ins (All Low-Carb!):

Add any of these to layer in more flavor while keeping things low carb:

• Sautéed mushrooms – ~0.5g net carbs per tablespoon
• Chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry) – ~0.3g net carbs per tablespoon
• Diced green onions – ~0.2g net carbs per tablespoon
• Grated Parmesan or Gruyère – virtually zero carbs, just extra richness
• Pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes for a flavor kick

How to Make Frittata Cups:

Baked Frittata Cups with Boursin and Bacon (or Ham or Sausage)

These individual frittatas are made in ramekins for a cozy, elevated feel. They’re rich, creamy, and just a little bit indulgent thanks to a swirl of heavy cream and a generous crumble of Boursin cheese. Think of it as comfort food that’s still totally on-plan.

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Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp melted butter to grease ramekins
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Boursin cheese I use Garlic & Fine Herbs
• 2 –3 tablespoons chopped cooked ham crumbled sausage, or crispy bacon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional additions see below
• Optional Add-Ins All Low-Carb!:
• Add any of these to layer in more flavor while keeping things low carb:
• Sautéed mushrooms – ~0.5g net carbs per tablespoon
• Chopped spinach fresh or frozen, squeezed dry – ~0.3g net carbs per tablespoon
• Diced green onions – ~0.2g net carbs per tablespoon
• Grated Parmesan or Gruyère – virtually zero carbs just extra richness
• Pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes for a flavor kick

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• Grease two ramekins (6 oz size works well).
• In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• Divide your choice of meat (ham, sausage, or bacon) between the ramekins.
• Pour the egg mixture evenly over the meat.
• Crumble about 1/2 tablespoon of Boursin cheese on top of each frittata.
• Place the filled ramekins on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes. Next, broil on high for 1 minute to get a golden top.
• Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional info for each frittata:

1.5 eggs: ~0.6g
2 tablespoons heavy cream: ~0.8g
1/2 tablespoon Boursin cheese: ~0.3g
2 tablespoons cooked meat: 0–0.2g
Total (approx.): 1.7–1.9g net carbs per serving
Optional ingredients can add ~0.2–0.5g carbs per tablespoon, depending on what you use. Still very low carb overall.

Why You’ll Love This

It’s a step up from your basic bacon and eggs, without much extra effort. Boursin adds a creamy, garlicky punch that feels like a treat — especially when it bakes into the top and gets a little golden under the broiler. And making them in ramekins? It just feels a bit fancy (and makes portioning a breeze).

Carb Breakdown (per ramekin, without optional add-ins):

• 1.5 eggs: ~0.6g
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream: ~0.8g
• 1/2 tablespoon Boursin cheese: ~0.3g
• 2 tablespoons cooked meat: 0–0.2g
• Total (approx.): 1.7–1.9g net carbs per serving

Optional ingredients can add ~0.2–0.5g carbs per tablespoon, depending on what you use. Still very low carb overall.