Green Eggs Ham Cups (Print version)

Fluffy spinach eggs baked in ham cups with cheddar cheese create a colorful, savory start to your morning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs Mixture

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, packed
03 - 1/4 cup whole milk
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

06 - 6 large round slices deli ham
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
09 - Cooking spray or butter for greasing

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Combine eggs, spinach, milk, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until spinach is finely pureed and mixture reaches vibrant green color.
03 - Gently press one ham slice into each muffin cup, molding it to form a cup shape that will hold the egg filling.
04 - Sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese into the bottom of each ham-lined cup.
05 - Divide the green egg mixture evenly among the ham cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Distribute the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of each cup.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the eggs are completely set and puffed.
08 - Allow cups to cool for 2 minutes, then carefully remove from muffin tin using a spatula. Garnish with fresh chives if desired. Serve warm.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • They look fancy enough to impress guests but come together faster than scrambled eggs.
  • Kids actually eat their vegetables without suspicion when they're hidden in something this fun.
  • Make them ahead and reheat for busy mornings when you need breakfast that doesn't feel rushed.
02 -
  • Don't skip the two-minute cooling period, or the eggs will be too delicate to remove without tearing.
  • If your ham slices are thin or small, overlap two slices per cup instead of wrestling with one that's too small.
03 -
  • If your muffin tin has one slightly dented or warped cup, skip it and make five cups instead of struggling with an uneven fit.
  • Keep the blender pitcher nearby when pouring the egg mixture so you can divide the full amount into portions and pour from there instead of trying to control the blender spout directly into cups.
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