Made with only three ingredients, these ham and cheese Baked Egg Cups are quick, easy, and delicious! Since you can easily adjust the quantities, this is a great option for two people but also for a large crowd.
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
If you are looking to jazz up your breakfast and need something easy but fun, or you need a simple dish to feed a crowd, these Baked Egg Cups are the answer! These kinds of recipes always win in my book. Whether I want to make breakfast just for us or a holiday breakfast for the guests, I can easily make these egg cups in no time. Plus, there is only a muffin pan to clean up!
I told you this is an easy recipe! So let’s take a look at the ingredients you will need to make it.
Ingredients:
- eggs: I find that large eggs are perfect for this dish. They fit nicely in a regular muffin pan. If you are using small eggs, consider adding more cheese or sauteed veggies at the bottom.
- ham: I used honey ham, deli sliced. I used 2 slices per cup. If your ham slices are thicker, one might be enough for each cup.
- cheese: I used a blend of cheddar and Pepper Jack, shredded fresh.
How to make egg cups?
This is an overview of the recipe steps. All ingredient measurements and detailed process steps are provided in the recipe box below.
- Place two slices of deli ham in each muffin cup.
- Divide the shredded cheese among all ham cups.
- Gently break an egg into each ham cup, on top of the cheese.
- Bake egg cups until set.
Helpful Tips!
- If you are using a thin-sliced deli ham, use two slices per egg cup. It gives them enough structure to hold the baked egg.
- Add more baking time as needed to achieve the desired level of egg doneness.
- Add sautéed onions, garlic, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc., to the cheese layer.
Recipe FAQs:
Egg cups are baked for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F.
Any leftovers should be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can easily reheat them in a toaster oven or air fryer.
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Please read the tips and FAQs posted above before making this recipe.
Baked Egg Cups
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Equipment
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1 muffin pan
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1 box grater if grating the cheese
Ingredients
- 12 deli slice ham see notes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 oz cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400℉.
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Place ham in each muffin cup.12 deli slice ham
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Divide the cheese evenly among all ham cups.2 oz cheddar cheese
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Gently break an egg into each ham cup. See notes.6 large eggs
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Bake egg cups for 13 to 15 minutes, depending on how done you like the eggs.
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Garnish with salt, pepper, chopped parsley or chives.
Notes
- Large eggs are best for this dish. They fit nicely in a regular muffin pan.
- I used honey ham, deli sliced. I used 2 slices per cup. If your ham slices are thicker, one might be enough for each cup.
- It is helpful to break the egg into a small bowl and then pour it into ham cups. This way, if you have a broken shell piece in the egg, you can easily remove it.
