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Crispy Ham & Cheese Egg Cups

Deli ham baked into cups, filled with a runny egg and melted cheddar. Serve with roasted cherry tomatoes for a savory, protein-packed breakfast that looks fancy but takes 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
245
Protein
18g
Crispy Ham & Cheese Egg Cups
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices deli ham slices
  • 2 whole eggs
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with two ham slices per cup, overlapping slightly.

  2. 2

    Crack one egg into each ham cup, sprinkle cheddar and a pinch of salt and pepper over top.

  3. 3

    Bake until egg whites are set but yolks still jiggle slightly, about 10–12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt, then roast on a separate sheet pan alongside the eggs.

  5. 5

    Remove ham cups and tomatoes from oven, let cool 2 minutes, then slide onto a plate.

Tools you’ll need

  • oven
  • muffin tin
  • sheet pan

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