Ham and Cheese Egg Cups

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These easy egg cups combine ham, cheese, and eggs baked in muffin tins for a protein-packed breakfast. Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.

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Updated on Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:21:49 GMT
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My ham cheese egg cups make busy mornings easy. Simple ingredients quick prep create perfect protein packed breakfast ready thirty minutes.

Prep Ahead Magic

Easy make ahead breakfast fits every schedule. Protein rich start keeps you going whether rushing quiet morning home.

What You Need

  • Ham: Thick deli slices form cups.
  • Eggs: Fresh large best results.
  • Cheese: Soft mozzarella melts perfect.
  • Seasonings: Salt pepper balance.
  • Onions: Green tops fresh touch.

Quick Steps

Heat
Oven 375°F spray muffin tin ready.
Layer
Ham cups cheese eggs season each.
Bake
Fifteen minutes tops green onions done.

Mix It Up

Try turkey prosciutto different meats. Switch cheese add veggies herbs spices make yours.

Keep Fresh

Serve hot add sauce cheese extra flavor. Store fridge week reheat quick minute ready.

Success Tips

Fresh eggs thick ham makes best cups. Grease tin well watch time perfect yolks. Green onions herbs add fresh finish.

Quick Answers

Thick ham holds shape best. Eighteen minutes set whites jammy yolks. Quick microwave warm leftovers perfect.

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Baked eggs nestled in ham cups, garnished with chopped green onions. | myhomemaderecipe.com

Why Love These

Perfect quick healthy protein packed start. Easy prep fits busy life keeps energy high.

Your Way

Change cheese meat veggies fit taste. Add tomatoes spinach spices make special yours.

Meal Prep Ready

Make batch store week easy breakfast. Quick reheat protein boost anytime ready.

How to Serve

Best warm fresh oven taste great. Add toast fruit salad complete meal.

Any Time

Not just breakfast works snacks brunch too. Perfect picnics parties grab go easy.

Simple Special

Three ingredients endless possibilities here. Low carb protein rich fits every need.

More Ideas

Try soft boiled air fryer eggs next. Quick protein starts keep mornings good.

Perfect Choice

Game changer breakfast solution everyone loves. Easy tasty healthy hits all right notes.

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A plate of four baked egg and ham cups, topped with green onions and black pepper. | myhomemaderecipe.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, these egg cups can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.

→ Can I freeze these egg cups?

Yes, let them cool completely then freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

→ What type of ham works best?

Thinly sliced deli ham works best as it's flexible enough to line the muffin cups. Make sure the slices are large enough to cover the sides.

→ Can I use different cheese?

Yes, any melting cheese works well. Try cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite cheese blend for variety.

→ How do I prevent sticking?

Make sure to grease the muffin tin well before adding the ham. The ham itself also helps prevent sticking.

Conclusion

These easy egg cups combine ham, cheese, and eggs baked in muffin tins for a protein-packed breakfast. Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.

Ham and Cheese Egg Cups

Baked egg cups made with deli ham, whole eggs, and mozzarella cheese. A quick, protein-rich breakfast perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
18 Minutes
Total Time
23 Minutes
By: Zaho

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings (12 egg cups)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 12 slices deli ham.
02 12 eggs.
03 ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
04 Salt and pepper to taste.
05 Green onions, chopped.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 02

Place ham slices into muffin cups to form shells.

Step 03

Divide mozzarella between cups, sprinkle over ham. Crack one egg into each cup.

Step 04

Add salt and pepper to taste over eggs.

Step 05

Cook for 15-18 minutes until eggs are set.

Step 06

Top with chopped green onions and serve.

Notes

  1. Can be made ahead for meal prep.
  2. Great for low-carb diets.
  3. Stores well in fridge up to 5 days.

Tools You'll Need

  • 12-cup muffin tin.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Eggs.
  • Dairy (cheese).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 190
  • Total Fat: 13 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
  • Protein: 17 g