Ham and Egg Breakfast Cups -with yoyomax12

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while bacon adds a different flavor profile.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds moisture, while carrots provide sweetness.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers more nutrients, while frozen spinach is often less expensive.

Slice off the crusts from the bread slices.

Roll each slice of bread flat using a rolling pin.

Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or grease with butter.

Press each slice of bread into the bottom of the muffin tin, folding the sides as necessary to fit.

Brush the interiors of the bread with melted butter.

Bake the bread in the muffin tin at 375°F for 5 to 8 minutes until light golden brown.

Add pieces of turkey bacon or deli ham into each bread cup.

Place a small piece of cheddar cheese in each cup.

Crack an egg into each cup, using extra large eggs.

Season the eggs with salt and pepper as desired.

Bake at 375°F for 14 to 18 minutes until the egg whites are barely set and appear slightly moist.

Cover the muffin tin with aluminum foil and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the eggs to continue cooking.

Loosen the cups with a spoon and butter knife if they stick to the tin.

Serve the breakfast cups, suggesting one or two per person.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens