These six ingredient breakfast ham and egg muffins require less than 10 minutes of prep and make for a quick make ahead breakfast for busy days!
Hey friends!
I was in serious need of mixing up our breakfast routine. No lie.
Hubby and I were having smoothies for a long time (I mean months). Our morning routine changed, so we switched things up a bit with granola bars (and coffee, of course).
That’s getting a little old now, so enter these ultra easy homemade breakfast ham and egg muffins (or ham and egg cups)!
I made another version with egg whites that I’ll share with you guys in a little bit (gotta have options, am I right?)
When I say this breakfast recipe is easy, I mean it. They can easily be whipped up in under 10 minutes and the longest part is waiting for them to bake.
These savoury breakfast muffins are not on a regular rotation in our home, just like this easy peasy scrambled egg sandwich.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Made with only 6 ingredients
- They take just minutes to prep
- Naturally gluten free
- Can be customized to taste with add-ins
- Great for meal prep
- They taste delicious!
Can I Make These Ahead of Time?
Yes!
The thing that I love most about this egg recipe is that I can make a batch ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week.
Store in a covered container in the fridge and enjoy within 2 to 3 days of making.
You can also freeze cooled muffins. Just thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven or microwave for an easy, satisfying breakfast or snack.
When preparing, I filled the liners to the top. Because there’s whole egg in there, they rise a bit and are nice and fluffy.
Tip: The best liners to use here are silicon muffin liners or parchment paper liners.
Depending on what type of liners you use, they may stick to the muffins (so you’ll have to take your time removing).
Alternatively, pour the egg mixture directly into a well greased muffin pan.
Let them cool a few minutes after making and gently run an offset spatula or knife around them to loosen.
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More Recipe Tips
If you want these to be vegetarian, omit the ham and add a little more bell pepper or some small broccoli florets.
Don’t have hot sauce? Try a pinch or two of cayenne pepper powder. Alternatively, if you aren’t a fan of spice, you can omit.
Other delicious add-in options are chopped green onion, crumbled feta or minced mushrooms. The possibilities are almost limitless here!
Looking to serve with a side? Try these breakfast potatoes (from Well Plated).
More Easy Breakfast Recipes You May Enjoy
- Pizza Omelette – The flavours of pizza meet an omelette. Easy and yummy!
- Western Sandwich – Inspired by my grandfather and always a favourite. This stacked sandwich is delicious for any meal of the day.
- Breakfast Quesadillas – Made in about 15 minutes and loaded with scrambled eggs, black beans and cheese.
- Ham and Fried Egg Sandwich – Thinly sliced ham, a perfectly cooked egg and harissa mayo. Super easy and satisfying.
Hope you love these savoury ham and egg cups as much as we do!
Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,
Dawn
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Breakfast Ham and Egg Muffins
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 3/4 cup cooked ham , diced small
- 1 bell pepper , diced small (about a cup)
- 2/3 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- cooking spray (to grease muffin liners)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place muffin liners (parchment variety works best) in muffin tin and spray with Pam. Lay to one side. Note: Depending on what type of liners you use, they may stick to the muffins (so you'll have to take your time removing). Otherwise, you can either use a silicone muffin pan or (the easiest way) is to pour the egg mixture directly into the muffin pan that has been greased with butter or cooking spray. Let them cool a few minutes after making and gently run an offset spatula or knife around them to loosen.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs. Add remainder of ingredients to combine. Distribute among muffin liners, filling up, and bake 28 to 30 minutes or until eggs are cooked through. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you want vegetarian egg muffins, omit the ham and add a little more bell pepper or some small broccoli florets.
- Don’t have hot sauce? Try a pinch or two of cayenne pepper powder. Alternatively, if you aren’t a fan of spice, you can omit.
- Other delicious add-in options are chopped green onion, crumbled feta or minced mushrooms. The possibilities are almost limitless here!
I hope your meatless March is going well! I need to shake up my breakfast routine- maybe I’ll make this without the ham!
Thanks Sarah! It has been interesting, that’s for sure! Hope you like ’em!
These make a perfect breakfast! I love that you can make them ahead of time and then just reheat and eat on the go! These would make my kiddos very happy! 🙂
So glad to hear that! Thanks Kathy 🙂
Love an easy breakfast! These look delicious! Can’t go wrong with ham and egg 😛
I agree! Thanks Michelle 🙂
I do too! Thanks Michelle 🙂
I love love love egg muffins! They are truly wonderful with whatever veggies you have in the fridge! Such a yummy alternative to traditional breakfast and they can be prepared in advance too! Thank you for sharing!
Me too!! Thanks so much Lily! Hope you’re having an awesome weekend 🙂
I have made something like this before, but it stuck all over my paper liners. I think if I make something like this again, I will use my silicone liners. But I LOVE the sound of this. Perfect for leftover ham!
Oh no! Those definitely work too 🙂 Thanks Cathleen!
Real talk – I’m allllll over this recipe. My body rejects sweet foods in the morning. If I skip protein and eat something sugary, I literally feel like crap for the remainder of the day. I need to eat protein and save the sweets for later. I also prep the majority of my meals ahead of time so I love the fact this recipe is freezer friendly! This recipe is right up my alley!
Woot woot! Thanks Christina! You’re too funny! Have an awesome weekend 🙂
I totally agree Dawn. Sometimes you just need to mix up things for breakfast. I love egg muffins! They are so easy and convenient. I usually make a batch and enjoy them for breakfasts or lunches during the week. Good luck with your meatless March! When I go meatless, I usually love a vegetarian chili or plant-based creamy soup! Can’t wait to see what you cook up this month! Have a great weekend!
Thanks so much Leanne! Have a great weekend too 🙂
I love grab and go breakfasts, and the protein in these will keep the hangries away. Perfect!
Yes! Ain’t nobody got time for hangries 😉 Thanks Kevin!
I bet these are also great afternoon snacks or perfect for pre/post workout.
Totally! Thanks Kortney 🙂
It’s so funny how we can end up eating the same thing for breakfast every day! For us it’s cereal, but I mean, it’s supposed to be the most important meal of the day so you’d think we could get a little more creative! These look amazing and perfect for rushed mornings. Good luck with Meatless March! One day down, 30 to go! (I did not mean for that to sound so depressing :))
Right? Haha – thanks Ann!! Happy weekend to ya 🙂
Yum! looks like a perfect breakfast
Thank you Joyce!
Perfect way to get out of a breakfast rut! I love the grab ‘n go option – so great for a busy morning. I’m into these, Dawn!! Hope you have a fantastic weekend my friend! Pinned!!
It sure is 😉 Thank you so much, Katherine! Have a great weekend too!
So perfect for meal prep! I can’t wait to make up a batch of these for next week.
Totally! Thanks Leslie! Enjoy 🙂
Agreed, it is so easy to fall into breakfast ruts! I have either yogurt or oatmeal probably 95% of the time, at least during the week! But egg cups like this are a fantastic way to change it up, especially while getting more protein. Love this recipe!
Right?! Thank you so much, Monica! Have a great weekend 🙂
I love how easy these are, and they would be so easy to adapt with different add-ins too.
They sure would 😉 Thanks Caroline!
Holy yum, Dawn!! We’re in quite the breakfast rut – cherries and yogurt, cherries and yogurt, cherries and yogurt…eggs and toast on the weekend. You’ve got me inspired to mix things up and make these savory beauties for our weekday mornings!
You’re so sweet, Marissa! Thank you! I hope you love ’em 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend! XO
Quick, healthy breakfast on the go for less than 100 calories? Yes, please!
Right? Thanks Luci 🙂
Thanks for the reminder. I need to make more easy grab and go breakfast.
They sure are great for busy mornings 🙂
I LOVE little breakfast muffins like these Dawn! So quick and easy and always so tasty! These would be a hit with the hubs!
Good luck, Dawn! You can do it! I love veggies, but going completely meatless would be so hard for me. These egg muffins look so good and exactly what I need to be making for myself to grab and go in the morning. I love that they are easy to freeze, that way, I can make a big batch and make it last a while!
Thank you Thao! I hope so! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
You got this Meatless March thing! With all the delicious vegetarian options out there you’ll have no trouble at all! And I love that you could even make these muffins work for you. Adding some extra veggies will just make them more delicious :). These are such a brilliant idea and I think I need to make them on Sunday to munch on for breakfast next week!
Thank you so much Kelsie! I love your optimism! Hope you enjoy these muffins 🙂 Have a lovely weekend, my friend!
Hey! Hey! Good luck on Meatless March! You can do it! So these muffins were the first thing I saw when I visited Insta this morning and I was immediately made hungry! Nothing better than something so good on the go! Have a great weekend, friend!! XOXO
Hey hey back at ya 😉 Thanks Annie…I sure hope so! Have a great weekend too, my friend! XOXO
Wish you luck with the meatless efforts for sure! If you need someone to take any meat temptations off your plate – call me:) These muffins are way too tempting. I may have to whip them up. NOW. Still have an hour before I need to serve breakfast today and we do have ham in the fridge…OK, gotta go crack some eggs, you made me hungry:)
Haha – I will 😉 It ain’t gonna be easy, but I’ll try! Thanks Milena! Hope you enjoy these muffins 🙂
So perfect! My husband has been eating a hard boiled egg in the morning for too long . I think I’ll change up his breakfast routine with these delicious muffins 🙂
Thanks Jennifer. Hard boiled eggs are a go-to for us too! Have a great weekend 🙂
What a fun idea to create savory muffins for breakfast! I agree that the breakfast routine can become, well, a bit of a routine. This is a great way to mix it up…and it can all be prepped in advance, too. It’s like omelets in bite-size form! Best of luck with the meatless March endeavor. I’ll make sure to eat enough meat for both of us. 🙂 Hope you have a great rest of the week, my friend!
Thank you so much, David! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂