Baked Egg with Bacon and Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 slice cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1 thick slice packed 12/lb bacon
Instructions
- Grease a ramekin (small glazed ceramic serving bowl) with some butter.
- Grate cheese and put at the bottom of ramekin.
- Place a slice of bacon around the inside of the ramekin.
- Crack a whole egg into the middle of the ramekin.
- Place into a tray of boiling water (just enough to cover the sides of the ramekin).
- Bake in the oven or under the grill until the egg and bacon are cooked.
- Eat with a spoon, or nice to dip chunks of sausage into it, like a caveman fondue!
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Baked Egg with Bacon and Cheese contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Baked Egg with Bacon and Cheese can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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