Description
Savory ham and egg cups offer a delightful breakfast twist on classic morning fare. Crispy ham edges cradle perfectly cooked eggs, creating a protein-packed meal you’ll enjoy preparing and devouring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 12 large eggs
- 12 slices deli ham (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or swiss)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 0.25 cup diced bell peppers
- 0.25 cup chopped spinach
- 0.25 cup sliced mushrooms
- 0.25 cup diced onions
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Carefully drape a slice of deli ham into each muffin cup, gently pressing to create a ham shell.
- If using additional ingredients like spinach or diced vegetables, distribute them evenly across the bottom of each ham-lined cup.
- Delicately crack a single egg into each prepared ham cup, ensuring the yolk remains intact.
- Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper according to personal preference.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each egg, covering the surface completely.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks reach desired consistency.
- Once cooked, remove from oven and allow the ham and egg cups to rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully extract each cup from the tin using a small offset spatula or butter knife.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Choose thin, flexible deli ham slices to easily mold into muffin cups without tearing.
- Avoid overcrowding add-ins like spinach or mushrooms to prevent excess moisture and ensure eggs cook evenly.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gouda, or feta for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust baking time based on preferred egg consistency – shorter for runny yolks, longer for fully set eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg