Spaghetti in your breakfast?! Yes, please! Spruce up your morning muffins carbonara style.

Breakfast Carbonara Muffins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 12 (2-1/2-inch) muffin cups with nonstick spray. 

For spaghetti: Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil. If desired, add 2 teaspoons salt. Gradually add spaghetti to boiling water. Stir gently and return to a rapid boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally for 9 to 11 minutes, or until desired degree of tenderness is reached; drain

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels. 

Whisk together eggs, cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, pepper, and salt in medium bowl. Stir in half the bacon. 

Fill each prepared muffin cup about 1/3 full with spaghetti. Pour egg mixture over the spaghetti. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining bacon. 

Bake for 20 minutes or until tops are lightly golden. Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped basil, if desired. 