🥚 Keto Salami Egg Muffins with Goat Cheese 😋

These Keto Salami Egg Muffins are super easy, high-protein, low-carb, and packed with savory flavor. The salami becomes slightly crispy around the edges while the egg stays soft and fluffy, with a creamy burst of goat cheese in the center. The original 3-ingredient version uses salami, eggs, and goat cheese, and takes about 25 minutes from start to finish.

🛒 Ingredients

Makes 12 egg muffins

  • 24 thin slices salami
  • 12 large eggs
  • 70 g goat cheese (about 2½ oz)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives, optional
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
  • Cooking spray or a little olive oil, if needed

Tip: Salami is already salty, so you usually don’t need additional salt.

👩‍🍳 How to Make Them

1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 355°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan. A silicone muffin pan makes these especially easy to remove.

2. Make the salami cups
Take 2 slices of salami and overlap them halfway. Place them inside one muffin cup, pressing them gently against the sides to form a little cup.

Repeat with the remaining salami until all 12 muffin cups are lined.

3. Add the goat cheese
Divide the goat cheese between the cups. You can crumble it or place a small piece right in the center.

4. Add the eggs
Carefully crack one egg into each salami cup. If the salami edges are sticking up, gently press them down first.

5. Season
Sprinkle each egg with a little black pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Add a few chili flakes if you like some heat.

6. Bake
Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake:

  • 15 minutes → softer/runny yolk
  • 18 minutes → medium yolk
  • 20 minutes → fully cooked yolk

The egg whites should be completely set. The salami edges should look browned and slightly crisp.

7. Cool before removing
Let the egg muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. This is important because the salami firms up as it cools, making the cups much easier to lift out without breaking.

🧀 Easy Variations

  • Cheesy: Add a little shredded cheddar or mozzarella.
  • Spicy: Add jalapeño and red pepper flakes.
  • Herby: Add fresh chives, parsley or basil.
  • Vegetable: Add a tiny amount of finely chopped spinach or bell pepper.
  • Extra creamy: Mix a little cream cheese with the goat cheese.
  • Mediterranean: Add chopped olives and a little oregano.

🥑 Serving Ideas

Serve these warm with:

  • Avocado slices
  • Cucumber and tomato
  • Sautéed spinach
  • A simple green salad
  • Fresh herbs
  • A little sugar-free hot sauce

❄️ Storage

Keep cooled egg muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

💡 Keto Tip

The basic version is extremely low in carbohydrates; the source recipe lists about 0.7 g carbs per muffin before optional additions.

My favorite version: crispy salami + creamy goat cheese + black pepper + a little chili flake. So simple but REALLY delicious! 😋