Baked Prosciutto Egg Cups Are My Favorite Grab-and-Go Breakfast
Crispy on the edges, tender in the middle, and full of rich, savory flavor, these prosciutto egg cups bake up in under 20 minutes and feel like something you’d get at your favorite brunch spot. No crusts, no fuss, just a slice of prosciutto cradling creamy, quiche-like eggs you can eat straight from the muffin tin. They’re simple, oven-baked, and perfect for busy mornings when you still want something homemade.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4-5 cups baby spinach
- 12 thin slices prosciutto
- 6 eggs
- 1 ½ cups cream
- 2 cup gruyere (grated)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375º. Spray/rub 14-15 cups of a muffin pan with olive oil.
- Cut each slice of prosciutto in half and press into a muffin cup so that it lines the cup. It doesn’t have to completely cover the cup. Repeat for remaining cups.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat and add garlic. Cook for about a minute, and then add the spinach cooking until it is wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Once cool, chop the spinach.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs with cream and add cheese. Add slightly cooled spinach and divide the batter evenly among the prosciutto lined cups. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake for 15- 20 minutes or until they are puffed and golden brown and the edges are pulling away from the muffin cups. Let cool for 10 minutes and then remove onto a wire rack to cool slightly before eating.
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Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Try using a soup ladle to fill the muffin cups.
- You can freeze and reheat in the microwave on low power.
- You can use either a thin or thick slice of prosciutto depending on what you like, either will keep the egg mixture intact.
- Try changing up the filling with any of your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 1mg
