easy and impressive egg cups

Name: Easy and Impressive Egg Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 medium eggs (large or xl will overflow a standard muffin tin); 12 slice(s) white sandwich bread (can use puff pastry); 1/2 cup(s) chopped ham, cooked breakfast sausage or crumbled bacon; 1/4-1/2 cup(s) shredded cheddar; - softened butter; - fresh parsley, chopped fresh spinach or dried parsley; - salt and pepper to taste

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Updated on Jun 7, 2013

I have no idea where I found this recipe. I wrote it down quickly on the back of a napkin (...like many home cooks do!) Finally, after many uses the napkin fell apart and I had to write it down properly. My husband absolutely loves these and could probably eat most of the pan himself. He has even requested them as a late night snack. They are so quick and easy to put together, I never mind and there is very little clean up. You can make one or two for a before school breakfast or dozens for an Easter buffet. Store them individually in the fridge to microwave on hectic mornings.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 12 egg cups

Ingredients

12 medium eggs (large or xl will overflow a standard muffin tin)
12 slices white sandwich bread (can use puff pastry)
1/2 cup chopped ham, cooked breakfast sausage or crumbled bacon
1/4-1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- softened butter
- fresh parsley, chopped fresh spinach or dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make easy and impressive egg cups

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Cut bread into 4-4 1/2" circles. (I use a plastic cup) Butter both sides of bread generously.
Step 3

Fit into regular muffin tins pressing up the edges to form cups. Patch with left over bread at bottom if necessary. (It won't show)
Step 4

Add 1-2 tsp. shredded cheddar to bottom of each cup. Crack an egg into each. Then, sprinkle with salt, pepper, parsley (or spinach) and meat, if desired. Extra shredded cheddar can be added 5 minutes before they are done.
Step 5

Bake 14-16 minutes for soft yolks, 16-18 minutes for hard. (Watch closely... oven temps vary.) Loosen with a knife and serve.
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