Green Eggs Ham Cups (Printable)

Savory spinach-enhanced eggs baked in ham cups with cheddar cheese for a flavorful start.

# What You Need:

→ 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 fresh chives
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 three-quarters full.
06 - Top each cup with remaining cheddar cheese.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, 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 like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you're done in under 40 minutes.
  • Kids see the green and get curious instead of suspicious, which is honestly half the parenting battle.
  • Perfect for meal prep on Sunday because they reheat beautifully and work for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step or your cups will fall apart; those 2 minutes make all the difference in keeping everything intact.
  • If your ham slices tear during pressing, just overlap two pieces to create a stronger cup, and nobody will notice once they taste it.
03 -
  • If your muffin tin has one slightly larger or smaller cup, use that for testing doneness without sacrificing a full portion.
  • Blend the eggs and spinach the night before and refrigerate in a covered container so mornings move even faster.
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