Baked Egg with Bacon and Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Baked Egg with Bacon and Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 361 calories, 17.68g protein, and 1.06g carbs per serving. Ready in 44 minutes.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Baked Egg with Bacon and Cheese recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 361 calories per serving with 17.68g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 44 minutes total. Prep time is 14 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes.
Per serving: 361 calories, 17.68g protein (20%), 1.06g carbs, 31.37g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 361 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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