Green Eggs Ham Cups (Print Version)

Fluffy spinach-blended eggs with ham and cheese baked into savory muffin cups.

# 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 slices deli ham, large round slices
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 green egg mixture evenly among ham cups, filling approximately 3/4 full.
06 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over each cup.
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're naturally green without any food coloring, so you're actually sneaking real spinach into breakfast without the usual complaints.
  • Bake them once and grab them throughout the week, or freeze extras for those mornings when you're running late and creativity feels impossible.
  • Kids see a muffin-shaped egg cup and think they're eating something special, when really you've just made a frittata easier to handle.
02 -
  • Don't overfill the cups or the egg mixture will seep out and crisp up between the muffin tin and the ham, creating a mess that's almost impossible to clean.
  • If your deli ham is thin and floppy, chill it for a few minutes before pressing it into the cups—cold ham holds its shape much better than room-temperature ham.
03 -
  • Use a blender instead of a food processor for the egg mixture—the blender actually purées the spinach fine enough to disappear completely, while a food processor leaves tiny flecks.
  • Buy ham from the deli counter and ask them to slice it thick and large; the pre-packaged stuff is often too thin and too small to work properly as a cup.
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