Easy Ham and Egg Cups come together quickly requiring just two ingredients and a few simple seasonings. They are perfect for breakfast or brunch! Each egg comes with its own little cup of baked ham. Serve with toast and dip into the yolk or in between an English muffin.
Rise and shine! These easy ham egg cups are low-carb and the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack. They take just minutes to assemble and bake and are also customizable.
If you enjoy portable breakfast recipes like this one take a look at these Potato Breakfast Muffins, Easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheels and Savory Corn Muffins.
Why You Will Love This Ham Egg Cups Recipe
- Quick and Easy Breakfast Recipe. This breakfast only requires 2 ingredients making it easy to assemble for a busy weekday morning.
- Low-Carb and Keto: Makes a tasty snack if you're living a low-carb or keto lifestyle.
- Enjoy with Runny or Hard Yolks! You decide how cooked you want the egg yolks to be. I prefer a soft yolk, so I wait until the edges of the yolk start to turn white and then I know they are done and ready to dip some toast in them.
- Versatile Recipe. While only the ham and eggs are required for the recipe, you can add something like thinly sliced green onion, chopped fresh herbs, or simply season with salt and pepper. It is easy to make these low carb, high protein, keto-friendly breakfast cups to your liking!
Ingredients
Here's a look at the simple ingredients you need to make these egg cups with ham.
- Deli ham: Use any type of sliced ham you enjoy.
- Eggs: Whole eggs are perfect for egg cups!
Substitutions and Variations
Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful suggestions for you to change this recipe.
- Proscuitto Egg Cups Instead of the ham use prosciutto instead to make the cups.
- Canadian Bacon Egg Cups. Closely related to ham, Canadian bacon works perfectly to make study egg cups.
- Seasonings: Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh herb such as parsley, basil, chives, or dill on top of your eggs.
- Prefer Scrambled Eggs? Whisk the egg with a fork in a bowl before pouring it into the ham cup. You can see it in action in this omelet bites recipe and you're able to include any vegetable or cooked meat your heart desires!
- Ham and Cheese Egg Cups Please! Add some grated cheese over the top of your egg cup or underneath your egg.
- Make it spicy! Add a little hot sauce, salsa or chili powder to the top of your already-cooked ham and egg cup.
How to Make Ham and Egg Cups
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making this easy ham and egg breakfast cups. For the complete instructions, check the recipe card further down on the page.
- Lightly coat the muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Fit one slice of ham or whatever meat you are using into each muffin cup as best you can. The ham will not fit perfectly and some of your egg may run outside the ham into the cup. This is OK.
- Gently crack the eggs into each ham cup.
- Bake in the middle of your oven until the whites are cooked but the yolks are soft. This should take between 12-15 minutes.
- Remove the cups carefully. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy!
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy my Keto Bacon Egg Cups or our Baked Honey Mustard Ham.
Storage
Note that if you prefer soft-boiled egg cups you are best to cook them fresh as reheating your egg cups will cook the yolks a bit more.
- Refrigerate: Store cooled cups in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or you can freeze them for up to one month.
- Reheat: When ready to serve you can reheat them in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively you can heat them in the microwave for 30 -60 seconds. If frozen, allow them to thaw out in the freezer overnight.
Serving Suggestions
These baked egg cups with ham go really well with other breakfast and brunch favorites such as Sausage Cream Cheese Breakfast Rolls and Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes.
Sip on your favorite juice, milk, juice, tea or cup of coffee. Even better add on a green smoothie or berry smoothie to add some fruits and veggies.
For more inspiration, check out our collection of breakfast finger food recipes for some ideas.
Tips
- Placing the Ham in the Cups. Don’t worry if the ham doesn’t perfectly fit in the muffin tin. Simply fit it in the best you can. The weight of the eggs and filling will help smooth it out, and if some of the egg mixture spills over it is fine.
- Doubling the Recipe. You can easily double or triple this recipe.
- Thickness of the Ham. Standard deli ham thickness is ideal for this recipe. You don’t want the ham so thin that it doesn’t hold up to the eggs. If you're working with ham that's a bit thinner I suggest using more than one slice.
- Greasing the Pan. Don't skip this step! Cooking spray makes quick work of greasing the muffing pan and is my preferred method, but you could also brush it with butter, olive oil, or other vegetable oil.
- Seasoning Your Egg Cups. Remember that ham has salt in it so you may or may not need to add more salt. The decision is always up to you!
FAQ
Do you have questions about making this recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.
It depends on how you like your eggs. For a soft yolk, similar to an over-easy egg, bake for 12 minutes. For a harder yolk, bake about 15 minutes.
Yes, these easy ham and eggs cups are low-carb, low-calorie, and high-protein.
Yes you can! Once they're completely cool, individually wrap each ham and egg cup in plastic wrap, place them into an airtight container or resealable freezer bag, with as much air removed as possible. Freeze for up to a month.
Video
We have a video below for you to have a look at if you have a few seconds! This is our shortest video ever but that is how quick these eggs are to make.
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Easy Ham and Egg Cups
Equipment
- Sharp knife if using green onion
- cutting board if using green onion
Ingredients
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 large eggs
- cooking spray
- salt
- pepper
- green onion for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly coat muffin cups with cooking spray. Fit 1 slice of ham into each muffin cup as best you can. The ham will not fit perfectly and some of your egg may run outside the ham into the cup. This is ok.
- Crack 1 egg into each cup.
- Bake in middle of your oven until whites are cooked but yolks are as you like, between 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle salt and pepper on each egg before serving if needed. Remove cups carefully. Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Placing the Ham in the Cups. Don’t worry if the ham doesn’t perfectly fit in the muffin tin. Simply fit it in the best you can. The weight of the eggs and filling will help smooth it out, and if some of the egg mixture spills over it is fine.
- Doubling the Recipe. You can easily double or triple this recipe.
- Thickness of the Ham. Standard deli ham thickness is ideal for this recipe. You don’t want the ham so thin that it doesn’t hold up to the eggs. If you're working with ham that's a bit thinner I suggest using more than one slice.
- Greasing the Pan. Don't skip this step! Cooking spray makes quick work of greasing the muffing pan and is my preferred method, but you could also brush it with butter, olive oil, or other vegetable oil.
- Seasoning Your Egg Cups. Remember that ham has salt in it so you may or may not need to add more salt. The decision is always up to you!
Nutrition
This post was originally published in December 2019. It has been updated with new images and content.
terri says
We all loved them thanks for this easy recipe. Ill try your omelet cups next as kids will like to make those
Karin and Ken says
The omelet cups are great too and your kids will LOVE helping. Mine always did and now does for himself! Take care and if you don't mind please let me know what you think of the omelet cups. I would love to hear what you think! All the best. Karin
ahshley says
So easy, freeze beautifully and kids love them. WIN WIN thx
Karin and Ken says
Glad to hear it! Thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know. I love to hear WiN WiN stories and could all day long. Take care. Karin