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    Egg Muffin Cups

    Allergy Friendly Recipes Breakfast Recipes Gluten Free Kid Friendly Low Carb Real Food March 21, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 20 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Easy Baked Ham and Egg Cups are one of the easiest breakfast ever! These ham and egg cups made by placing slices of ham and then filling with toppings of your choice, eggs, and then baked to perfection. Serve them up with fresh fruit and an English Muffin, for a tasty breakfast that is great for busy mornings, but is also perfect to serve guests for brunch.

    Egg Muffin Cups are made with cheesy eggs baked into crispy, salty sliced ham, creating an easy, grab-and-go breakfast.

    Serve these Egg Cups with a fruit salad and toasted English muffin or homemade buttermilk biscuit for a creamy, cheesy, salty, and satisfying breakfast.

    2 ham and egg cups on a blue plate with fruit and a toasted English muffin.

    This simple recipe for Egg Cups makes a healthy breakfast that will keep you going for hours!

    Made with creamy, cheesy eggs baked into salty, savory ham cups, these delicious egg muffins can be prepped in advance and customized based on your preferences.

    They are naturally low in carbs, high in protein, super easy to make, and a breakfast everyone enjoys. Sounds like a perfect breakfast recipe to me!

    Notes on Key Ingredients

    You only need 5 ingredients to make these egg cups; thinly sliced ham, eggs, salt, milk, and cheese. Adding additional fillings like olives, veggies, spinach, etc are optional but encouraged.

    Ingredients for egg muffin cups labeled on counter.
    • Ham: For the ham, use thinly sliced deli ham that can easily be molded into the muffin cups.
    • Milk: Any variety of milk or cream works.
    • Cheese: use any flavor/variety of cheese you like.

    How to Make Egg Muffin Cups

    • Start by layering sliced ham into the cups of a muffin tin. You may need more than one slice, depending on the size of your ham slices. A silicone muffin pan works best to prevent the ham and eggs from sticking to the pan. If not using a silicone pan, grease well.
    Using Ham to Line Muffin Tin for Egg Cups
    • Sprinkle the ham cups with any filling combination you like. I typically do a variety of options to make something everyone enjoys.
    How to make egg and ham cups in a muffin tin
    • Mix eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
    Mixing up eggs for ham and egg cups in glass measuring cup
    • Divide the egg mixture between each ham cup.
    • Bake until the eggs are set.
    Baked eggs in ham cups in a red silicone muffin tin

    Make-Ahead Instructions

    This recipe for egg cups can easily be doubled or tripled and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for a quick option for a grab-and-go breakfast.

    Once the egg cups are baked as directed, allow them to cool to room temperature. Place into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To serve, heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

    Alternatively, you can freeze these egg cups for up to 3 months. Once baked and cooled, place the cups on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. To serve, remove from the freezer and heat in the microwave on a heat-safe plate for 1 minute or in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes, or until just warmed through.

    Flavor Combinations

    While delicious when made with just ham, cheese, and eggs, the options for fillings for these Egg Cups are endless.

    My favorite combinations are Mediterranean, Western, and three cheese varieties. But use your imagination and taste preference to dictate how you prepare the filling.

    • Mediterranean Ham and Egg Cups add in chopped spinach, chopped grape tomatoes, Feta Cheese, and chopped Kalamative Olives.
    • Western Style Ham and Egg Cups add in shredded Cheddar Cheese, diced fresh onions, and diced baby sweet peppers.
    • Three Cheese Ham and Egg Cups add in shredded Gouda Cheese, Swiss Cheese, and parmesan cheese.

    More Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes

    • Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
    • Homemade Egg McMuffin Sandwiches
    • Overnight Oats
    • Overnight French Toast Casserole

    If you tried this recipe for Egg Muffin Cups, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

    Eggs baked into slices of ham on blue plate with fruit and english muffin

    Egg Muffin Cups

    Creamy, cheesy eggs are baked into crispy, salty ham to create Egg Muffin Cups that are simple, yet satisfying.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 129kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    For Egg Cups

    • 6-12 slices deli ham
    • 4 large eggs
    • ¼ cup milk or cream
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Line each cup of a 6-cup muffin tin with 1-2 slices of thinly sliced ham to create a cup.
    • Whisk together eggs, milk and salt and pepper, and cheese together. Divide this mixture evenly between each muffin cup.
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until eggs are fully set.
    • Allow to cool for 5 minutes, remove from muffin tin, and serve.

    Equipment Needed

    • muffin tin

    Notes

    Ham: Depending on how your ham is sliced, you may need 2 slices of ham to fully create a muffin cup.
    Cheese: Use cheddar, Colby, or Swiss for these egg cups. 
    Optional Fillings: Feel free to add olives, spinach, peppers, onions, etc to the egg cups if desired. Add 1-2 tablespoons of desired filling to the muffin tins over the ham before pouring in the egg mixture. 
    Storage: Once the egg cups are baked as directed, allow them to cool to room temperature. Place into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To serve, heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. 
    Alternatively, you can freeze these egg cups for up to 3 months. Once baked and cooled, place the cups on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. To serve, remove from the freezer and heat in the microwave on a heat-safe plate for 1 minute or in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes, or until just warmed through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 148mg | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    This post was originally shared in 2017 but has been updated in 2021 with new tips.

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    1. Jenna

      October 06, 2018 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      I made these in mini muffin tins so they'd be easy to handle for my boys who are 2 and 4. They absolutely loved them! They also loved helping me make them and eating all the leftover filling while waiting for them to cook. To make the ham fit into the tin I sliced a piece into quarters and then overlapped two quarters to line the cups completely. Each cup took about 1/2 Tbsp of filling and 1+Tbsp egg mixture, then I cooked them for 15 minutes. Definitely a breakfast time winner!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        October 06, 2018 at 11:13 am

        Oh thanks for sharing your success Jenna. I am so glad your boys loved these and thanks for the tips to make them mini.

        Reply
    2. Meredith

      February 11, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      These look delicious! I love make-ahead breakfasts for my boys! How would you reheat?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 12, 2018 at 7:36 am

        Hi Meredith! I just place a couple on in the microwave for 1-2 minutes at a time. You can also reheat slowly in a 325 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Ashley

        February 19, 2023 at 7:28 am

        5 stars
        What is the best way to store?

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        • Kristen Chidsey

          February 19, 2023 at 8:05 am

          Hi Ashley! Once the ham and egg cups are baked as directed, allow them to cool to room temperature. Place into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To serve, heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Alternatively, you can freeze these egg cups for up to 3 months. Once baked and cooled, place the cups on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. To serve, remove from the freezer and heat in the microwave on a heat-safe plate for 1 minute or in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes, or until just warmed through.

          Reply
    3. Rebecca

      January 07, 2018 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      Thank you very much for this idea. My son swims at 5am and I don’t want to wake up any earlier than I already do to fix breakfast before I drive him. He eats one on the way and 3 on the way home. The tip on the Aldi lunch meat was a big win.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 07, 2018 at 11:46 am

        YAY!!! I love ALDI lunchmeat--quality for a great price. And I am so happy these egg cups are a great solution for your son's early morning swims!

        Reply
    4. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      May 24, 2017 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      OK...LOVE this!! My kind of breakfast, brunch & dinner!! These would be great at the cottage. Loved by kids and adults....doesn't get much better than this!!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 24, 2017 at 8:08 pm

        Aw thanks so much Gloria! yes, these would be great for a weekend away and loved by all 🙂

        Reply
    5. laura@motherwouldknow

      May 24, 2017 at 10:53 am

      I love the idea of using a slice of ham instead of a pie crust for the outside and the finished cups look positively scrumptious!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 24, 2017 at 8:08 pm

        Thanks so much Laura!

        Reply
    6. Janette@CulinaryGinger.com

      May 24, 2017 at 9:32 am

      You had me at ham and eggs, this is my kind of breakfast.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 24, 2017 at 8:08 pm

        <3 Yay!

        Reply
    7. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      May 24, 2017 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      Such fun and healthy breakfast cups! I do something similar and they are always a big hit in the family!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 24, 2017 at 9:18 am

        These are perfectly family friendly!

        Reply
    8. Kate

      May 24, 2017 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      These cups are such a fun idea! My kids would adore them!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 24, 2017 at 9:18 am

        My kids do ADORE them!

        Reply
    9. Shashi at Savory Spin

      May 24, 2017 at 8:07 am

      Kristen - I'm so loving these - these are perfect to make ahead and have on hand - we are in the home stretch of what has been a hectic month - with high school graduation looming on the horizon on Friday and I could even use these cups for dinner too! Thanks so much and I hope you and your family have a wonderful week and weekend! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 24, 2017 at 8:49 am

        Oh my goodenss! So excited for your precious daughter. I know this is bitter sweet for you, Momma! Best of luck and enjoy every second of this hectic week.

        Reply

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