Getting adequate protein at breakfast can sometimes be a chore. These Mini Ham and Egg Cups are protein-packed, customizable, and perfect for busy mornings, after school snacks, or make-ahead meal prep. They’re quick and easy to whip up, bake up beautifully in individual portions, and can be filled with your choice of veggies, cheese, and meats, making them a great way to use up odds and ends in the fridge. Eat them fresh out of the oven or store in the fridge or freezer for a delicious breakfast that’s ready when you are.
Ingredients Needed
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- Eggs
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Cottage cheese
- Frozen spinach
- Roasted red peppers
- Meat of choice – Finely diced ham, Canadian bacon, crumbled bacon or sausage, etc.
- Green onions
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Hot sauce – Like Tabasco (red or green)
- Sliced ham – You can either make these in a ham-lined muffin tin or you can use 12 foil muffin tin liners.
- Non-stick spray
How to Make Mini Ham and Egg Cups
- If you’re using ham slices for your egg cups, spray your muffin tin directly with non-stick spray and then place a piece of ham in each well. If you’re using muffin liners, place them in the muffin tin and spray the inside of each liner with non-stick spray.
- Whisk up some eggs, add some veggies and cheese, and divide the mixture between the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake until puffed and just set on top . Note that they will sink after baking. Enjoy fresh or save for later!
Storing and Other Tips
Refrigerator
- To Store: Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 3-5 days for best results.
- To Reheat: Microwave for 20-60 seconds or until warmed through. Be sure to remove any foil liners before microwaving!
Freezer
- To Store: Cool completely, then wrap individual egg cups in plastic and place in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the fridge and then microwave for 20-60 seconds until heated through, or microwave from frozen for about 60-90 seconds, until heated through. Be sure to remove any foil liners before microwaving!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. These ham and egg cups are perfect for planning ahead. Make a big batch and enjoy them all week!
Absolutely. If you’re making multiple pans at once, I recommend baking them on the same center oven rack so everything cooks evenly and in the same amount of time.
Definitely! The sky is the limit here. You could add whatever veggies, cheese, and meat you like. Mushrooms would be delicious, and you could even add some frozen shredded hash brown potatoes in there if you’d like. Avoid raw potato or cubed frozen hash browns, as they likely won’t have time to cook through.
Mini Ham and Egg Cups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- 5 ounces frozen spinach defrosted, water squeezed out and roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup roasted red peppers diced (jarred, or make your own)
- 1 ounce finely diced ham Canadian bacon, or crumbled bacon (about 1/4-1/3 cup)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- 12 slices ham or 12 foil muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients (except ham slices) and stir well.
- If using ham slices, spray muffin tin with non cook spray and place one piece of ham in each well to form a bowl.
- If using foil muffin liners, spray the insides of the liners with non-stick spray.
- Evenly divide egg mixture between the 12 muffin wells (about ¼ cup each), being careful to keep ingredients well dispersed. You want them to fill right up to the top.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. The tops should be puffed and just barely set on top. Eggs will sink after cooling.
- Eat them alone, or for a well-rounded breakfast crumble on top of a piece of whole grain toast along with a glass of milk and a piece of fruit.
Notes
Refrigerator
- To Store: Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 3-5 days for best results.
- To Reheat: Microwave for 20-60 seconds or until warmed through. Be sure to remove any foil liners before microwaving!
Freezer
- To Store: Cool completely, then wrap individual egg cups in plastic and place in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the fridge and then microwave for 20-60 seconds until heated through, or microwave from frozen for about 60-90 seconds, until heated through. Be sure to remove any foil liners before microwaving!
Questions & Reviews
My sister is going to make these for a baby shower tomorrow and we were trying to figure out the egg combo. Do you need 4 eggs OR 1/4 egg substitute? I've never cooked with egg substitute but they seem to be the same.
Jessica,
Yes, these would work great. Have you seen our overnight egg casserole? It's one of my favorite things to take to a brunch and works great for a large group too. Here's the link:
https://fit-over50.news/2009/12/overnight-sausage-and-egg-casserole.html%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
I'm supposed to bring the "protein" dish to a baby shower brunch I'm going to on Saturday. Would these be pretty enough to bring? I like that they are easier to serve than slicing up a quiche. What do you think?
Thanks, Sara! 🙂
Not a silly question at all Mary! It really depends on your microwave, but I do it for about 30 seconds and they're perfect.
I know this is an old post and a silly question, but how long do you microwave these for? Thanks!
I am not a huge egg fan, but these turned out delicious… I made adjustments to the ingredients with things I love… adding oregeno, garlic salt, mushrooms and canadian bacon… I'm excited for breakfast this week, but they might not last the night.
I love this recipe. I made it for the third time today.
I just made these and they were really good. My son who is 2 years old ate one too. Thanks for the idea.
Crystal, I would probably saute the spinach first, just in a little non-stick cooking spray; that way, you could squeeze out any excess moisture.