Dawn
Culinary Explorer
Something really good to start the day with


Ingredients:
- 6 slices of deli ham (thicker cut works best)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare the Ham Cups:
- Gently press each slice of ham into the muffin tin cups, forming little ham cups. The edges of the ham may stick out slightly, which is fine.
- Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle a little bit of shredded cheese into the bottom of each ham cup.
- Crack the Eggs:
- Crack one egg into each ham cup. If the eggs are too large, you can whisk them together in a bowl first and then pour a portion into each cup.
- Season:
- Lightly season each egg with salt and pepper.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your desired doneness. If you like runny yolks, check them at 12 minutes. For firmer yolks, bake a little longer.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Once done, remove the ham cups from the muffin tin using a spoon. Be careful as they will be hot.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of herbs, such as thyme or oregano, to the eggs before baking.
- If you prefer, you can add some sautéed vegetables (like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers) underneath the egg in each ham cup.
- These baked eggs in ham cups can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast on busy mornings.