Ham and egg cups are perfect as a keto breakfast. They are also great as a quick, portable snack – heated up or even cold.
Ham and egg cups are cute little quiches that are just perfect as a filling, keto and paleo breakfast. It’s good to always have a few of these in the fridge. They remove the temptation of eating something starchy for breakfast or grabbing the wrong type of snack.
How to make ham and egg cups
Scroll down to the recipe card for the details. It’s a very easy recipe. Line muffin cups with ham slices. Fill with eggs, and add chopped vegetables if you wish. Then bake for about 20 minutes.
The big advantage of using ham slices as a “crust” in these ham and egg cups is not just the added flavor and lower carbs, but also the reduced risk of sticking to the muffin tin compared with standard breakfast egg muffins.
Is this a make-ahead recipe?
Absolutely! You can make a dozen of these ham and egg cups – this recipe scales easily – and refrigerate. They keep well in the fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 5 days. They’re delicious gently reheated in the microwave, or even cold. They also make a great portable snack!
Are ham and egg cups healthy?
I believe they are. They’re surely a big improvement over a sugary, starchy breakfast or snack. Eggs are very nutritious. As for the ham, while processed meats are not ideal, I only use a small amount in this recipe. This is ultimately your decision of course. My own personal choice is to consume processed meats in moderation.
More tasty egg-based recipes
Have you tried soft-scrambled eggs yet? They’re life-changing. So creamy and good. And these baked Scotch eggs are another one of my favorite healthy snacks.
Ham and Egg Cups
INGREDIENTS
- 1 teaspoon olive oil for pan
- 4 slices deli ham, about 2 oz. (I used Applegate)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons of filling (I used chopped tomatoes, olives and cilantro)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush four muffin cups with olive oil and line them each with a ham slice.
- In a Pyrex measuring cup, whisk the eggs, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Pour the eggs evenly into the lined muffin cups. Add your filling, dividing it evenly among the cups.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, or until eggs are set and puffed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to a plate and allow to cool 5 more minutes before enjoying. If a bit of egg has spilled from the ham onto the muffin cup and it's stuck to the pan, use a knife to gently loosen it.
