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Low Carb Egg Breakfast: Baked Eggs in Ham Cups Recipe

Name: Low Carb Egg Breakfast: Baked Eggs in Ham Cups Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 70 g
Ingredients: large eggs 6 pieces; sliced deli ham 6 slices; shredded cheddar cheese 0.5 cup; black pepper 0.25 tsp; salt 0.25 tsp

Ham slices pressed into muffin tins with eggs cracked inside — bake, pop out, eat. These low carb egg cups are clever, cute, and batch-prep friendly.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 126 kcal

#low carb #high protein

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

large eggs 6 pieces
sliced deli ham 6 slices
shredded cheddar cheese 0.5 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

black pepper 0.25 tsp
salt 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 1 g 3%

Protein 12 g 38%

Fat 8 g 59%

Serving size 70g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
2

Press one slice of deli ham into each muffin cup, shaping it to form a well.
3

Sprinkle a little shredded cheddar cheese into the bottom of each ham cup, distributing evenly.
4

Crack one egg into each ham cup, keeping yolks intact for better texture.
5

Season all cups with salt and black pepper, then bake in the center rack for 14–16 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny.
6

Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes before gently loosening and lifting out each egg cup; serve warm or cool.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The key ingredient is sliced deli ham, which acts as both the flavor base and the structural cup. It provides a savory, smoky note and keeps the egg shape during baking, making these cups distinctive for both taste and presentation.

Q. How do you keep the eggs from overcooking in the oven?

Bake the egg cups in a preheated oven at 375°F for just 14–16 minutes. Watch closely to ensure the whites are just set while the yolks stay slightly runny. This gentle, timed approach helps prevent rubbery eggs.

Q. Which ingredient influences the texture the most?

The cheddar cheese adds a creamy, melty layer beneath the egg, enhancing tenderness. Combined with ham’s structure and the baked egg, this mix ensures each cup is moist and pleasingly firm instead of dry.

Q. What’s the nutritional breakdown per serving?

Each serving offers around 126 kcal, with 1g carbs (3%), 12g protein (38%), and 8g fat (59%). This high protein and low carb profile makes it ideal for a low carb egg breakfast.

Low Carb Egg Breakfast: Baked Eggs in Ham Cups Recipe

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