Baked Ham and Egg Cups
Crispy ham cups baked with eggs, cheese, and herbs—a protein-packed breakfast that looks fancy but takes 20 minutes. Serve warm with toast for dipping.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 22g
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Ingredients
- 8 slices thinly sliced deli ham
- 4 whole large eggs
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, chopped
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 4-cup muffin tin generously.
- 2
Line each muffin cup with 2 ham slices, overlapping slightly and draping over the edges.
- 3
Crack one egg into each ham cup. Top with cheese and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bake 12–14 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks still jiggle slightly when gently shaken.
- 5
Cool 2 minutes, then carefully lift each cup using a fork and slide onto a plate. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 4-cup muffin tin
- oven
- fork
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