Place the slices of bacon in the muffin tin, wrapping in a circle.
3. Step
Bake the bacon for 10 minutes.
4. Step
Remove the bacon from the oven and pour out any excess grease, if desired. Crack 1 egg into each of the cups, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese.
5. Step
Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the egg yolks reach your desired consistency.
6. Step
Run a knife around the edge of each cup to loosen and remove. Sprinkle with chives, if desired.
