Description
Savory ham and cheese egg cups combine breakfast favorites in a portable, protein-packed morning meal. Compact individual servings deliver delicious simplicity you can enjoy straight from the muffin tin or on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slices deli ham
- 12 eggs
- 12 cup (170 grams) mozzarella cheese
Additional Seasonings:
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal.
- Create delicate ham shells by carefully pressing each ham slice into the individual muffin compartments, allowing edges to slightly overlap.
- Distribute mozzarella cheese evenly across the ham-lined cups, creating a creamy base layer for the eggs.
- Gently crack a single egg into each cheese-covered ham cup, maintaining the structural integrity of the yolk.
- Enhance flavor by sprinkling a measured amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper across the egg surfaces.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until egg whites are completely set and edges appear slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow slight cooling and easier removal from the tin.
- Garnish each egg cup with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting directly from the muffin tin or carefully transferred to a serving platter.
Notes
- Prep smartly by using cooking spray for easier removal and less mess.
- Experiment with different ham types like prosciutto or Canadian bacon for varied flavor profiles.
- Choose room temperature eggs to ensure even cooking and prevent cracking during baking.
- Make these cups ahead and reheat gently in microwave for quick breakfast meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg