Kitchen Divas

  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Work With Us
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Work With Us
  • Subscribe
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Contact
    • Work With Us
    • Subscribe
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Easy Ham and Egg Cups (2 Ingredients!)

    Published: Jan 13, 2024 · Modified: May 13, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

    Share248
    Pin775
    Post
    Email
    Share
    1KShares
    1KShares
    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe

    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. 

    Ham and egg cups on a white plate with a colored tea towel to the side.

    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.

    Ingredients to make ham egg cups on the table.
    • 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.

    1. Lightly coat the muffin cups with cooking spray.
    2. 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. 
    Spraying the cooking spray into the muffin pan.
    Ham slices inside the muffin openings.
    1. Gently crack the eggs into each ham cup.  
    2. Bake in the middle of your oven until the whites are cooked but the yolks are soft. This should take between 12-15 minutes.
    Eggs cracked into the ham cups.
    Ham egg cups after cooking still in the pan.
    1. 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.

    Ham and egg cups on a plate with a buttered english muffin and a whole of strawberries in the background.

    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.

    How long should I cook these egg cups?

    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.

    Are these ham egg cups low-carb?

    Yes, these easy ham and eggs cups are low-carb, low-calorie, and high-protein.

    Can you freeze ham and egg cups?

    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.

    A hand holding up a ham and egg cup over the plate.

    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.

    YouTube video

    More BEST Egg Recipes

    • Toast with broken egg and fork with strawberries.
      Air Fryer Eggs on Toast (Egg in a Hole)
    • Easy Stuffing Egg Muffins
      Easy Stuffing Egg Muffins
    • Easy baked eggs with tomatoes on a plate topped with cheese and green onions.
      Easy Baked Eggs in a Tomato
    • Biscuit Egg Cups with Bacon and Cheese

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Three ham and egg cups on a white plate.

    Easy Ham and Egg Cups

    Karin and Ken
    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. 
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 140 kcal

    Equipment

    • muffin pan (12 holes)
    • Tongs
    • 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
    Get Recipe Ingredients

    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

    Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 203mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 149mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword easy ham and egg cups, egg cups, ham and egg cups, ham egg cups
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This post was originally published in December 2019. It has been updated with new images and content.

    Share248
    Pin775
    Post
    Email
    Share
    1KShares
    1KShares

    More Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    • Easy cheese toast with a cooked egg on top.
      Easy Cheese Toast
    • Chicken ceasar wrap cut in half on a plate.
      Chicken Caesar Wrap
    • A hand picking up a sausage wrapped in bacon.
      Bacon-Wrapped Sausage (Oven & Air Fryer)
    • Rhubarb simple syrup in a jar with a spoon scooping some out.
      Rhubarb Simple Syrup

    Comments

    1. terri says

      September 08, 2020 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      We all loved them thanks for this easy recipe. Ill try your omelet cups next as kids will like to make those

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        September 22, 2020 at 2:10 pm

        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

    2. ahshley says

      September 08, 2020 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      So easy, freeze beautifully and kids love them. WIN WIN thx

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        September 22, 2020 at 2:06 pm

        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

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating





    Welcome!

    We are the kitchen divas: Karin and my partner in life, Ken.

    We have been attached at the heart and hip since the first day we met, and we love to create new dishes to keep things interesting. Variety is definitely the spice of life!

    More about us

    Most Popular Summer Salads!

    • Cucumber and onion salad in vinegar in a bowl.
      Old-Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar
    • Cold asparagus salad on a plate with spoonful held above it.
      Easy Cold Asparagus Salad
    • Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad (Costco Copycat)
    • A bowl of creamy cucumber salad.
      Creamy Cucumber Salad

    More Red, White and Blue Desserts ➡️

    Summer Favorites

    • Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad
    • A bowl of cheesecake fruit salad with a wooden spoon.
      Cheesecake Fruit Salad
    • Orange fluff salad in a teal colored bowl on a table with marshmallows and mandarin oranges around the bowl.
      Orange Fluff Salad
    • A slice of cherry cream cheese pie on a plate.
      Cherry Cream Cheese Pie (No Bake)

    More Sweet Treats ➡️

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign up for emails and what's new!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work With Us

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 Kitchen Divas All Rights Reserved