Ham and Egg Cups

Three Egg Cups that have been baked in slices of ham in a muffin tin on platter topped with chives.

5 from 8 votes

Eggs and cheese are baked into salty, savory ham cups, to deliver a delicious breakfast that is naturally low in carbs, high in protein, and satisfying.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

muffin tin 6 or 12 cup

Ingredients

12 slices packaged deli ham see notes
12 large eggs
1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack
salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃). Spray the cups of a 12 cup muffin pan.
Line each muffin cup with a slice of ham to form a muffin liner to to speak. Trim the slices if they are too large to fit. Alternatively, if too small, use 2 slices.
Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese inside each ham cup. Or skip this step to keep these egg cups dairy-free.
Crack an egg into each of the cups and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 12-15 minutes based upon how set you like your yolks. While ovens vary, 12 minutes typically yields a runny yolk, while 15 minutes yields a set yolk.
Using a spoon, gently scoop out the egg cup from the muffin tin to stop the cooking process.

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Notes

Ham: This is not the time to use leftover ham or thinly sliced ham from the deli counter. Packaged ham, like Hormel Natural Choice Honey Deli Sliced Ham, works best. If using ham from deli counter, you may need 2 slices of ham to fully create a muffin cup.

Eggs: Feel free whisk the eggs and cheese with salt, pepper, and a splash of milk and divide that mixture evenly between the ham cups. Bake for 13-15 minutes at 400℉ (200℃), or until eggs are set.

Empty Muffin Cups? If any muffin cups are left empty, add about 1 tablespoon of water to those cups to keep the pan from scorching.

Note on Yield: If you like runny yolks, I highly suggest only making as many ham and egg cups as you plan to eat.

Storage (for Set Yolks): Let cool, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place on heat-safe plate and heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds just to warm through.

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