What could be better on a cold winter morning but hanging out with your family eating a nice warm breakfast that was fast and easy to make? Maybe if you’re getting presents that day too! Here is something that can help with the warm fast and easy breakfast. The rest is up to you.
This is one of those recipes I have a hard time calling a recipe. To me it’s more like a method. It is easily made gluten free, dairy free, soy free and even vegetarian all in one muffin tin. Having said that my math minded son figured out with all of the possibilities I’ve shared here, you could make 392 different versions and I didn’t even give you all the possible choices!
Easy Egg Cups with 392 Possibilities
First decide what you want as the base layer. You can use thin slices of ham, turkey, prosciutto,cooked slices of bacon, cooked sausage, cooked chorizo, smoked salmon, small corn tortilla, hash browns, flattened slice of gluten-free bread, spinach, kale, tomatoes, empty baked potato skin or anything else you can come up with to include.
Next you need an egg for each cup.
Then you can add in some cheese if you like even if it’s Daiya dairy, gluten and soy free. If you eat dairy try parmesan, marscarpone, manchego, cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, or even cream cheese.
If your base layer is more on the neutral side like a tortilla, bread, potato and the like, you probably want to add in some spices. Think about the flavors you enjoy. Do you want Italian spices, Mexican, French or maybe even Spanish. Just keep in mind these are small cups and dried herbs are more intense in flavor than fresh.
Now that you have layered your favorites into the greased muffin tins or ramekins, place into a 375 degree pre-heated oven and cook for approximately 20 minutes or until the whites are cooked. Mine took 22 minutes.
When they are done use a straight spatula to losen around the edges and place onto a plate to serve immediately. Garnish your plate with a little fruit and you have a great meal that looks amazing and really all you did was layer a few items into a muffin tin.
Below will be Ham and Cheese or Tortilla Chili Egg Cups but please do not be limited by this. Use some of the possibilities mentioned above and have fun!
One idea to engage the troops is to place the items out on the counter and let people put what they want into their pre-greased cup or muffin tin. Put it into the oven while you open presents on Christmas morning and when you’re done breakfast will be served. Keep in mind this is not just an idea for Christmas morning but for any morning, afternoon or evening.
I’d like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season no mater what you’re celebrating and a Happy New Year! I’m taking a little time off to spend with my family and I hope you get to do the same. If you’ve missed any of my newsletters, including the last one with a big announcement, visit my WHOLE-istic Life newsletter page. If you are looking for some gift giving ideas check out my Favorites page.
Have a wonderful holiday season, stay safe and please cook good food for the people you love.
Egg Cup Recipes
Notes
For the base you can use thin slices of ham, turkey, prosciutto,cooked slices of bacon, cooked sausage, cooked chorizo, smoked salmon, small corn tortilla, hash browns, flattened slice of gluten-free bread, spinach, kale, tomatoes, empty baked potato skin or anything else you can come up with to include.
Be aware that not all corn tortillas are gluten free. You need to read the ingredients. The same goes for the ham.
Ingredients
- 6 slices of ham, gluten free
- 6 small organic corn tortillas, gluten free
- 12 organic eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp Chili Powder, mixture that contains ancho chili, cumin
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 cup cheese, Daiya or your favorite
- 1 TB organic coconut oil
- 12 pinches of course Celtic Sea Salt
- 12 pinches of Fresh Cracked Pepper
Instructions
- pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees
- grease your muffin tin or ramekins with coconut oil. Most oil sprays contain soy so you choose.
- to 6 of the muffin cups add 1 slice of ham, fold as needed.
- to 6 of the muffing tins add in corn tortilla folding as needed. The edges will stick up and that is ok.
- Crack open 1 egg and add to each cup. I like to crack mine into a little cup to make sure I don't get any egg shell into it. Then I gently pour it into the cup.
- Divide the seasonings of garlic and chili powder between all 12 cups.
- Sprinkle with a little cheese for each cup.
- Sprinkle with a little course sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
- Place into oven and bake until egg whites are cooked for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Gently losen with spatula and remove to serving plate.
- Serve immediately.
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