When it comes to easy breakfasts you can prep ahead and take on the go, these ham and cheese egg cups are perfect. Packed with about 11 grams of protein per cup, you can prep a batch quickly and enjoy all week.
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Breakfast at a Glance
- Prep Time: About 15 minutes hands on and 40 minutes total
- Planning Ahead: The cups can be prepped fully ahead of time
- Morning Effort: Reheat and eat!
- Protein: 11 grams per cup
- Fiber: None but add some with sides!
Nessy's Note
Allow me to introduce you to one of my favorite breakfast prep recipes.
I have long adored the combo of ham and cheese with eggs, maybe because it is so nostalgic of a classic breakfast sandwich, and these egg cups are possibly the easiest way to enjoy it.
Because while I love preparing my high protein breakfast casserole or some blueberry overnight oats for the mornings, some days you have to be out the door early and need something you can eat on-the-go sans utensils.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Eggs- You can't make egg cups without them! I used large eggs for this recipe.
- Ham- Look for a quality ham (ideally with minimal additives) that you like the taste of. It is important that it is thinly sliced but not shaved as that will be too thin.
- Substitution: You can try making these egg cups with another deli meat such as turkey.
- Cheddar- I used shredded white cheddar as I like the flavor of cheddar with ham.
- Substitution: Feel free to use another cheese such as mozzarella or gouda. You can also leave it out for a dairy free option.
My Notes for the Best Ham and Cheese Egg Cups
- Undercook them. If you are prepping these ahead of time and plan to reheat them, I recommend taking them out while the yolks are not yet set so that they are still jammy when you reheat them.
- Use quality ham. Look for a ham without unnecessary additives and which you like the flavor of. It is also important that the ham is thinly sliced but not shaved as it won't hold together if it is too thin.
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If you give this recipe a try, be sure to let me know what you thought in the comments below!
Ham Egg Cheese Cups
Ingredients
- 10 slices ham (thin slices but not shaved)
- 10 large eggs
- 2 oz cheddar (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 °F. If your muffin tin is prone to sticking, lightly grease it. Place the ham in the muffin tin with slice in each spot.10 slices ham
- Spread half a tablespoon of cheese into each of the ham cups.2 oz cheddar
- Crack an egg into each cup.10 large eggs
- Top with the additional cheese.2 oz cheddar
- Bake for 12-18 minutes depending on how set you like your yolk.
- Remove from the oven for 5 minutes and then slide a knife or spatula around each cup to release it. Enjoy or store for later.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.
Marie says
Such a simple meal prep and so yummy!