Cheesy Ham and Egg Breakfast Muffin Cups recipe

Name: Cheesy Ham and Egg Breakfast Muffin Cups
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 6 Eggs; 100 g, chopped Cooked Ham; 60 g, grated Mature Cheddar Cheese; pinch Salt; pinch Black Pepper; 5 g Margarine; 6, halved Cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp Milk

Baked savoury egg cups with ham and a cheesy top, perfect for a make-ahead breakfast. They are firm, tasty, and easy to eat on the go.

25 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Cheesy Ham and Egg Breakfast Muffin Cups

Ingredients

4 servings

6 Eggs
100 g, chopped Cooked Ham
60 g, grated Mature Cheddar Cheese
pinch Salt
pinch Black Pepper
5 g Margarine
6, halved Cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp Milk

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	246 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbohydrates	3.5 g
Fat	17 g
Saturated fat	6.9 g
Fibre	0.5 g
Sugar	2.4 g
Sodium	390 mg

Why this works

Protein-rich and filling, but relatively high in saturated fat and sodium due to the ham and mature cheddar.

High-quality protein. Eggs, ham and cheese provide around 20 g protein per serving, supporting satiety and muscle maintenance.

B12, choline and selenium. Eggs are a good source of vitamin B12, choline and selenium, which support nerve function and normal metabolism.

Salt and saturated fat to watch. Mature cheddar, ham and added salt raise the sodium and saturated fat content, so this is best eaten as an occasional breakfast rather than an everyday low-salt choice.

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5) and grease a muffin tin with margarine.
Whisk the eggs with salt and black pepper.
Divide the chopped ham and grated cheese between the muffin holes.
Pour in the eggs until each hole is nearly full.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and set.
Cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.

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