Hard Boiled Egg BLT Bites
Hard boiled egg BLT bites are a protein packed, lower carb way to enjoy everything you love about a classic BLT sandwich. Instead of bread, the filling is stacked between the two halves of a hard boiled egg. You still get crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, and cheddar. You just skip the toast.
That makes these bites a satisfying lunch, a light snack, or an easy appetizer to pass around. Leaving the bread out of a lunchtime favorite is one of the simplest ways to lighten it up, and the flavors stay right where you want them.
The whole thing comes together in about five minutes, and the original hard boiled egg BLT bites recipe serves two.
They are at their best soon after they are built, so plan to assemble them close to serving time. Warm bacon against a cold egg is a nice contrast, and the lettuce keeps its crunch.
Jump To
Ingredients
You only need a handful of everyday items, and there is a good chance most of them are already in your fridge.
- Hard boiled eggs, cut in half through the middle so each egg gives you a base and a lid.
- Thick cut bacon, cooked until crisp and then broken into pieces.
- Sliced cheddar cheese, cut into quarters so each piece sits flat on an egg half.
- Lettuce. Green leaf, butter, and romaine are all good choices because they fold easily and hold their shape.
- Tomatoes, sliced thin so the stack stays level.
- Mayonnaise and mustard for that creamy, tangy finish.
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
If you are starting from raw eggs, a batch of Hard Boiled Eggs made ahead keeps this recipe quick. Cooking the bacon ahead works the same way.
How to Make
Assembly is the whole job here, so keep every piece small and every layer flat.
Start with the bottom half of a boiled egg. Top it with a piece of lettuce, a thin tomato slice, a quarter of the cheese, and finally a piece of bacon. The order does matter. The lettuce and tomato act as a cushion, the cheese adds a little richness, and the bacon sits on top where it stays crisp.
Next, top the bacon with a small squirt of mustard and a tiny dollop of mayo. A little goes a long way, and too much will make the stack slide apart in your hand.
Add the top half of the boiled egg to close the bite, then pierce it with a toothpick down the center to hold everything together. Season with a little salt and freshly cracked black pepper and move the finished bite to a plate or platter. Repeat until all the BLT egg bites are assembled, then serve.
Two small habits help. Pat the tomato slices dry before stacking so the egg does not get slippery, and keep the fillings thin enough that the top half of the egg still sits level. Build on the platter you plan to serve from and you save yourself a step later.
If a bite feels loose, take it apart and rebuild with less filling. These are meant to be small, so a thin slice of everything beats a generous pile.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. BLT egg bites are a good grab and go option when the eggs and bacon are prepped in advance. Boil the eggs, cook and break up the bacon, quarter the cheese, slice the tomatoes, and wash the lettuce, then keep everything stored separately in the fridge.
Assemble only when you are ready to eat. That keeps the lettuce crisp and stops the tomato from making the egg halves slippery. If you are packing one for later, carry the parts in small containers and stack them when you sit down to eat.
Prep the parts ahead, but build the bite right before you eat it. The texture is worth the extra minute.
Variations
Once you have the basic stack down, the same idea works with plenty of other fillings. All three of these keep the egg as the bread and use the same layering method.
- Chicken Caesar. Use a thin piece of grilled chicken, a thick slice of Parmesan cheese, and a lettuce leaf with a dab of Caesar dressing. Bacon can stay in the stack or be left out, depending on how hearty you want the bite to be.
- Breakfast version. Trade the bacon for a quarter of a cooked sausage patty, then add sliced cheese and a little mustard for a morning friendly bite that still travels well.
- Chicken club. Add a piece of thinly sliced deli chicken to the original egg bite stack when you want something more filling.
These swaps keep a lunch rotation interesting without adding much work, and they are a smart way to use up odds and ends in the fridge. If you enjoy this style of egg based snack, High Protein Egg Bites are another easy option to keep on hand.
How Many Does This Serve?
As written, the recipe serves 2, with 3 egg bites per person. Each bite uses both halves of one hard boiled egg, which is why six eggs turn into six finished bites.
It is easy to double or triple the recipe for a crowd. Three bites per person works well for a light lunch or an appetizer spread, and you can build more if these are the main event.
Tips and Tricks
A few small details make these bites easier to build and better to eat.
- Make the hard boiled eggs in the oven if you want a hands off method that comes out perfect each time.
- Swap the mayonnaise for mashed and seasoned avocado when you want a creamier, lighter spread.
- Skip the mayo and mustard and reach for horseradish or chipotle sauce instead for a zestier bite.
- Keep the tomato slices thin. Thick slices make the stack tall and wobbly.
- Cook the bacon until it is properly crisp so it snaps when you bite in rather than pulling the whole stack apart.
- Use a sturdy toothpick and push it all the way through so the bite stays together on the plate.
Set each finished bite on a platter as you go, and serve them soon after assembling so the lettuce stays crisp. A little salt and freshly cracked black pepper at the end pulls all the flavors together.
Ingredients
Here are the exact amounts from the recipe card.
| Amount | Ingredient | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hard boiled eggs | Halved in the middle |
| 2 slices | Thick cut bacon | Cooked crisp and broken into 1 inch pieces |
| 3 slices | Cheddar cheese | Quartered |
| As needed | Lettuce | Green leaf, butter, or romaine |
| As needed | Roma tomatoes | Thinly sliced |
| As needed | Mayonnaise | Added on top of the bacon |
| As needed | Mustard | Added on top of the bacon |
| To taste | Salt and freshly cracked black pepper | For finishing |
The lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard are added to taste, so use what looks right for the size of your eggs and keep the layers thin enough to close the bite.
Instructions
- Take the bottom half of an egg and top it with a piece of lettuce, a thin tomato slice, a quarter of the cheese, and finally a piece of bacon.
- Top the piece of bacon with a small squirt of mustard and a tiny dollop of mayo.
- Add the top half of the boiled egg to close the egg bite. Pierce it with a toothpick down the center to hold everything together.
- Season with a little salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then transfer the hard boiled egg bite to a plate or platter.
- Repeat until all the BLT egg bites have been assembled.
- Serve and enjoy.
Keep the toothpicks in place until everyone has a bite on their plate, and remove them before eating.
Recipe details
Prep time is 5 minutes and total time is 5 minutes, since there is no cooking left to do once the eggs and bacon are ready. The recipe makes 2 servings.
The source nutrition information lists about 493 calories, 4 grams of carbohydrates, 24 grams of protein, and 41 grams of fat, along with 12 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, 606 milligrams of sodium, and 591 milligrams of cholesterol.
These bites are categorized as an appetizer, lunch, or snack, and they suit an American style plate. Serve them with a simple green salad, a bowl of soup, or a few vegetable sticks to round out the meal. For a bigger gathering, double the ingredients and build them in two batches so nothing sits out too long.
FAQs
How do you make hard boiled egg BLT bites?
Take the bottom half of a hard boiled egg and top it with a piece of lettuce, a thin slice of Roma tomato, a quarter slice of cheddar cheese, and a piece of crispy thick cut bacon. Add a small squirt of mustard and a tiny dollop of mayonnaise on the bacon, then close the bite with the top half of the egg. Secure everything with a toothpick pierced through the center and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Can you make hard boiled egg BLT bites ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep the components ahead of time, but it is best to assemble the bites only when you are ready to eat. Hard boiled eggs can be stored unshelled in the refrigerator for up to one week, and cooked bacon can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for four to five days. Assemble the egg bites right before serving to prevent them from becoming watery or soggy.
What type of lettuce works best for egg BLT bites?
Green leaf lettuce, butter lettuce, or romaine lettuce work best for hard boiled egg BLT bites. These varieties have sturdy leaves and a mild flavor that complements the other ingredients without wilting too quickly. Avoid using soft lettuce varieties like iceberg, as they are more likely to become watery and less stable when stacked on the egg.
Are hard boiled egg BLT bites low carb?
Yes, hard boiled egg BLT bites are naturally low in carbohydrates, with a single serving of the recipe containing about 4 grams of carbohydrates. This makes them a suitable option for keto and other low-carb eating plans. The recipe replaces the bread of a traditional BLT with a hard boiled egg, significantly reducing the carb count while keeping the classic BLT flavors.
Hard Boiled Egg BLT Bites
Hard Boiled Egg BLT Bites Hard boiled egg BLT bites are a protein packed, lower carb way to enjoy everything you love about a classic BLT sandwich. Instead of bread, the filling is stacked between the two halves of a hard boiled egg.
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
Ingredients
6 hard boiled eggs, halved in the middle
2 slices thick cut bacon, cooked crisp and broken into 1 inch pieces
3 sliced cheddar cheese, quartered
lettuce
roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
mayonnaise
mustard
salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
1-Take the bottom half of an egg: Take the bottom half of an egg and top it with a piece of lettuce, a thin tomato slice, a quarter of the cheese, and finally a piece of bacon.
2-Top the piece of bacon with a: Top the piece of bacon with a small squirt of mustard and a tiny dollop of mayo.
3-Add the top half of the boiled: Add the top half of the boiled egg to close the egg bite. Pierce it with a toothpick down the center to hold everything together.
4-Season with a little salt and freshly: Season with a little salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then transfer the hard boiled egg bite to a plate or platter.
5-Repeat until all the BLT egg bites: Repeat until all the BLT egg bites have been assembled.
6-Serve & enjoy: Serve & enjoy!
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.- Prep Time: 5 min
- Method: no_cook
Nutrition
- Calories: 493
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 606
- Fat: 41
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 591
