Ham and cheese baked egg cups are the ideal, protein-packed low carb breakfast that can be made ahead in a muffin tin and quickly reheated on busy weekday mornings.
Everyone warned me that two would be harder than one but boy were they right! To say that our mornings are a little hectic would be an understatement. By the time I nurse the baby, change a zillion diapers and get my 2-year-old to sit down long enough to eat breakfast, I am barely able to take two sips of my coffee. These make-ahead Ham and Egg Cups have been a total game-changer for several reasons:
Why makes egg cups so good for you?
Lean: Two of these egg muffins have less than 200 calories and provide over 20 grams of protein! Now that I’m finally back at the gym, protein is even more vital for muscle function.
Versatile: When I first made these muffins, I actually made “His and Hers” versions. Since I typically share a green smoothie with my toddler mid-morning, I decided to skip the veggies in mine. For my husband, I quickly sautéed broccoli and kale then placed a little in the bottom of each muffin tin before pouring in the egg mixture.
Saves Times: These muffins take 5 minutes to whisk together in a bowl before I pop them in the oven to bake. Once they have cooled, I refrigerate them until I need them later in the week. A quick 30-60 seconds in the microwave and a hot and healthy breakfast is done. (PS: My goal in life is to have someone describe me as “hot and healthy.”)
The bottom line: get creative and make these your own with whatever veggies you have on hand that week! These are a great way to use up veggies a little past their prime and avoid food waste. It’s also a great way to let the kids customize their own muffins and have fun in the kitchen.
What would you put in your egg muffins??
Your fork is waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long do egg cups keep for?
If saving to eat later in the week, let cool completely before storing in an airtight container. These egg cups will keep in the fridge for 5 days.
How long should egg cups be reheated for?
Reheat in the microwave for 60 seconds if refrigerated, 2-3 minutes if frozen.
Why are the cooked egg cups not coming out of the muffin tin?
Make sure you are spraying the muffin tins with cooking spray.
Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups
Ingredients
- 1 dozen large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 6 slices Candian bacon (diced)
- ¼ cup minced scallions
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (low fat)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin pan with cooking spray or use a silicone pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until light and fluffy. Stir in the Canadian bacon, scallions and salt/pepper to taste.
- Divide egg mixture evenly between 12 muffin tins (about 1/3 cup each) then sprinkle evenly with sharp cheddar.
- Bake until eggs are set, 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly to ensure eggs are set before removing from pan to serve.
Recipe Video
Nutrition
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This as written is lacking a fat source (thus sticking to vessel) and something to bind them.I Halved the recipe, and they were not very appealing.
I made a second batch in silicone cupcake molds, with 5 eggs, heavy whipping cream (for the fat), 1/2 tap baking powder (for rise) and 1/8c Bisquick so the egg cup to hold together. Also ham and cheese. Topped with “everything but the bagel” seasoning.
THIS was very good. Not true to original recipe though.
I don’t know if you somehow missed the milk the first time you made them, but the whole milk acts as that fat source! However I’m glad you enjoyed them made with whipping cream instead.