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Ham and Egg Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

These Super Easy Ham and Egg Cups are a convenient and delicious breakfast option, combining savory ham, melted cheddar cheese, and perfectly baked eggs all in individual muffin-sized portions. Ideal for busy mornings or meal prepping, they offer a satisfying start to your day with customizable yolk consistency.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 12 slices of ham (standard thickness sliced deli ham, trimmed if needed)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (preferably freshly grated)
  • 12 large eggs
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the ham and egg cups evenly.
  2. Prepare Muffin Pan: Spray the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make unmolding easier.
  3. Line with Ham: Line each muffin cup with one slice of ham, trimming the slices if they are too large to fit snugly inside the cups, creating a ham “cup” to hold the ingredients.
  4. Add Cheese: Place about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ham in each cup, which will melt during baking and blend with the egg.
  5. Add Eggs: Crack one large egg into each ham-lined cup over the cheese, taking care not to break the yolk unless desired.
  6. Season: Season each egg with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preferences.
  7. Bake: Bake the cups in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Baking for 12 minutes yields runny yolks, while closer to 15 minutes results in fully set, harder yolks.
  8. Finish and Serve: Remove the muffin pan from the oven carefully. Sprinkle the baked ham and egg cups with freshly chopped parsley for color and freshness. Use a large spoon to gently remove each cup from the pan and serve warm.

Notes

  • A standard 12-cup muffin pan is essential for easy assembly and uniform baking of these ham and egg cups.
  • Do not skip greasing the muffin pan; cooking spray or alternatives like butter, olive oil, canola oil, or coconut oil will prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  • Use standard thickness sliced deli ham rather than thinly sliced, which might not hold the ingredients well. Choose your favorite flavor, such as smoky tavern ham, baked, or honey ham.
  • Freshly grated cheese is preferable to packaged grated cheese, as it melts creamier and adds better flavor and texture.
  • Adjust baking time depending on preferred yolk consistency: 12 minutes for runny yolks or up to 15 minutes for firm yolks similar to hard-boiled eggs.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ham and egg cup
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/ham-and-egg-cups-recipe/