Baked Eggs in Ham Cups with Cheese recipe

Name: Baked Eggs in Ham Cups with Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 slices Cooked ham; 4 Eggs; 2 tbsp Milk; 40g Cheese; 10g Margarine

A simple, savoury breakfast of ham-lined egg cups baked with cheese until set and golden. It is comforting, protein-rich and ideal for a quick brunch or light meal.

30 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Ingredients

2 servings

4 slices Cooked ham
4 Eggs
2 tbsp Milk
40g Cheese
10g Margarine

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	295 kcal
Protein	23 g
Carbohydrates	1.5 g
Fat	22 g
Saturated fat	8 g
Fibre	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	700 mg

Why this works

High-protein, low-carbohydrate breakfast with moderate to high fat and sodium; best suited to those needing a filling, energy-dense meal in smaller portions.

Protein-rich. Eggs, ham and cheese provide a substantial amount of complete protein to support satiety and muscle maintenance.

Calcium and B12. Cheese and eggs contribute calcium, vitamin B12 and other nutrients important for bone health and red blood cell formation.

Higher sodium. Cooked ham and cheese can make this dish relatively salty, which may be a consideration for people watching blood pressure or total salt intake.

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5) and lightly grease a muffin tin with the margarine.
Press the cooked ham into the holes of the muffin tin to form little cups.
Crack an egg into each ham cup, then pour in a small splash of milk around the egg.
Scatter the cheese over the top of each cup.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the eggs are just set and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Leave to stand for a minute before lifting out and serving hot.

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