Ingredients
Cooking spray, for pan
12 slices ham
1 c. shredded cheddar
12 large eggs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1 Preheat oven to 400º and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Line each cup with a slice of ham and sprinkle with cheddar. Crack an egg into each ham cup and season with salt and pepper.Step 2Bake until eggs are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes (depending on how runny you like your yolks).Step 3Garnish with parsley and serve.
How long should I cook the eggs? If you like your yolks super runny, you’ll want to pull them around the 10 to 12 minute mark. They will need to cool for a bit in the muffin tin before you can remove them (they’ll be HOT), and during these few minutes, the eggs will continue to cook. Do I need a muffin tin to make these? Yes! That’s the only piece of equipment necessary for this recipe. Can I sub in another type of meat? Totally. Sliced deli turkey works in the recipe, as does salami. (If you go with salami, you’ll need more than one slice to help cup the egg. Head here for the recipe.) How else can I change these up? We sprinkle the ham with a little shredded cheddar, but feel free to swap in your favorite type of cheese. Gruyere, Parmesan, or pepper jack will all work well. You can also sprinkle the tops with different herbs like cilantro or sliced green onions. Made these yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
