Ham and Cheese Egg Cups Recipe
These easy ham and cheese egg cups are the perfect low-carb, high-protein breakfast for busy mornings. Made with simple ingredients like deli ham, eggs, and your favorite cheese, they're a great make-ahead option the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Cup Muffin Pan or Silicone Muffin Pans: You’ll need a muffin tin to shape these perfectly. Silicone muffin pans make cleanup easy and give the best release. If using a silicon muffin pan, place it on a baking sheet for stability.
- Cooking Spray or Non-Stick Spray: To prevent sticking and help with easy cleanup.
- Plastic Wrap or Airtight Container: For storing leftovers safely.
Ingredients
- 12 slices of deli ham thin but sturdy
- 12 medium eggs or a mix of egg whites and yolks place of whole eggs for lighter option
- ½ cup of any kind of cheese choice shredded pepper jack sharp cheddar cheese, colby jack, goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, or a soft cheese all work!
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: dash of hot sauce chopped fresh herbs spoonful of cottage cheese mixture for extra creaminess, red or green peppers, or onion and garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a cup muffin pan with non-stick spray or cooking spray.
- Gently press one slice of deli ham into each muffin cup to form your ham cups.
- Add a tablespoon of shredded cheese on top of each ham slice. Crack an egg into each muffin tin well. Sprinkle a pink of salt and pepper over each egg. Then top with green onion slices.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Around the 18-minute mark, the egg white should be cooked through while the egg yolk is slightly jammy.
- Allow the egg muffins to cool slightly. Serve and Enjoy!
