"My grandmother used to make "egg cup surprises" for family brunches on special occasions. The added fillings were always a surprise as she never seemed to use the same combination of ingredients twice. As children, we had a guessing game as to what we'd find under the tender crust, which added an aspect of family fun to our meal.—Denalee Standart, Rancho Mureta, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
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4 eggs
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream, divided
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese
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1-1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
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1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
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8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled