Ham & Cheese Egg Cups

This low-carb breakfast comes collectively very quickly—severely, they’re prepared in lower than half-hour! 

How lengthy ought to I prepare dinner the eggs?

In the event you like your yolks tremendous runny, you may need to pull them across the 10 to 12 minute mark. They might want to cool for a bit within the muffin tin earlier than you’ll be able to take away them (they’re going to be HOT), and through these jiffy, the eggs will proceed to prepare dinner.  

Do I want a muffin tin to make these?

Sure! That is the one piece of apparatus essential for this recipe.

Can I sub in one other kind of meat?

Completely. Sliced deli turkey works within the recipe, as does salami. (In the event you go together with salami, you may want multiple slice to assist cup the egg. Head right here for the recipe.)

How else can I modify these up?

We sprinkle the ham with somewhat shredded cheddar, however be at liberty to swap in your favourite kind of cheese. Gruyere, Parmesan, or pepper jack will all work effectively. It’s also possible to sprinkle the tops with completely different herbs like cilantro or sliced inexperienced onions.

Ingredients

• Cooking spray, for pan
• 12 slices ham
• 1 c. shredded cheddar
• 12 massive eggs
• Kosher salt
• Freshly floor black pepper
• Chopped recent parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400º and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Line every cup with a slice of ham and sprinkle with cheddar. Crack an egg into every ham cup and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Bake till eggs are cooked via, 12 to fifteen minutes (relying on how runny you want your yolks).

Step 3

Garnish with parsley and serve.