Make-Ahead Egg Cups
Make-Ahead Egg Cups
Make-ahead egg cups are a convenient and healthy breakfast option that’s perfect for busy mornings. These customizable egg muffins are made by whisking together eggs, your favorite veggies, meats, and cheese, then pouring the mixture into a muffin tin and baking until set. Once cooked, they can be stored in the fridge or freezer for an easy grab-and-go meal that you can reheat in seconds. Packed with protein and flavor, make-ahead egg cups are a delicious way to start your day right, whether at home or on the run.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Ham and Cheese Egg Cups Recipe
- Serves: 12
- Ingredients:
- 12 eggs
- ½ C half and half
- 6 slices deli ham, cut in half
- ¾ C shredded cheese (I used a mix of gruyere and swiss)
- Chives, fresh or dried finely chopped
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the muffin pan on top. This will help to avoid any spillage in your oven.
- Whisk the eggs, half and half, salt and pepper till combined.
- Line each muffin cup with a ½ slice of the ham. I like to go completely around the edges with some hanging out so it will get crispy.
- Using a ladle, fill each cup about three quarters of the way full. Next add in about one tablespoon of the shredded cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of chives. Keep building your egg cups.
- Place the baking sheet on the middle rack. Bake for 18-22 minutes. The middle should be almost set. It will jiggle slightly. There will be carry over cooking when you take them out of the oven. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
- Note: These will stay good in your refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. These also freeze well for up to 3 months.
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Store the cooked egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
How to know when the egg cups are done
A good sign is the center being almost set with a slight jiggle — that indicates they’re very close. A few visual cues help confirm doneness:
- Set edges: The cups will look puffed and the edges should be visibly set and beginning to pull slightly away from the pan.
- Gentle wobble only in the center: A small shake of the pan should show only a slight movement in the very middle; if the center is still liquid, they need a bit more time.
Cooling and removing the egg cups
Let the cups rest in the pan for a few minutes after baking so they firm up; this makes them easier to remove. If slices of ham extend beyond the rim, those exposed edges are more likely to brown and crisp during baking.
Watch Dr. J Make Make-Ahead Egg Cups
Watch Dr. J make Make-Ahead Egg Cups and see how it comes together.
