Green Eggs Ham Cups (Print View)

Fluffy spinach-infused eggs and ham cups baked with melty cheddar cheese for a colorful start.

# Components:

→ Eggs Mixture

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, packed
03 - 1/4 cup 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 chives, optional for garnish
09 - Cooking spray or butter for greasing

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Place eggs, spinach, milk, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until spinach is finely pureed and mixture turns green.
03 - Gently press one slice of ham into each muffin cup to form a cup shape.
04 - Sprinkle a small amount of cheddar cheese into the bottom of each ham cup.
05 - Divide the green egg mixture evenly among the ham cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Top each cup with remaining cheddar cheese.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until eggs are set and puffed.
08 - Let cool for 2 minutes. Carefully remove from muffin tin and garnish with chives if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look whimsical and impressive, but honestly come together in about twenty minutes flat, which feels like cheating on a weekday.
  • The ham cups are naturally gluten-free and low-carb, so you're not compromising on nutrition while feeding picky eaters something they'll actually want.
  • They're perfect for meal prep since you can bake a batch and reheat them, turning chaotic mornings into something manageable.
02 -
  • Don't overfill the cups because these puff up more than you'd think, and you'll end up with egg climbing over the sides if you're not careful.
  • Removing them while they're still a tiny bit warm is key because they'll stick more stubbornly if they cool completely in the tin.
03 -
  • Don't skip blending the spinach long enough because small flecks will stay grainy and visible, while a really smooth puree distributes evenly and makes the green color consistent.
  • If your ham slices are smaller than you'd like, you can overlap two slices in each cup to create your structure without worrying about coverage.
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