Anyhow, these are an interesting breakfast or brunch novelty consisting of an edible cup made of ham, Canadian bacon, or even bacon.
The basic recipe is to spray some non-stick oil/spray onto a muffin pan. Then place a thin slice of ham, Canadian bacon, or bacon into each dish to form a cup. Because this dish has a short baking time, you will either need a very thin cut of meat or use cooked meat. You really don't want to be eating undercooked pork! Then you add a filling and bake at 350 F until the egg filling has cooked to the consistency you seek for your eggs.
The fillings can vary:
A. One approach layers the bottom of the pork cup with cheese followed by whisked eggs mixed with herbs, peppers, diced onion, chives, diced tomatoes, etc. Make sure whatever additions to you add to your eggs are finely chopped.
B. I don't like eggs with a runny yolk, but this dish is often made with cheese, a sauce, or a slice of tomato topped with a whole egg that will bake to a sunnyside up texture.
C. I've only made this a few times. The ham cup can dry out, so be sure to fill to the top. I've had the best success with a basic quiche recipe of 1/2 cup cream, 1 egg, a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and a pinch of red pepper. Others add nutmeg instead of the peppers to give a subtle, sweet flavor to the eggs.
D. I have also experimented with a take on eggs Benedict: toast and trim an English muffin to fit in the bottom of the pork cup made with some type of cooked pork (nothing raw). Place a poached egg on top of the muffin. Pour Hollandaise sauce over the egg and muffin. Sprinkle on some red pepper or paprika. Bake for 5-10 minutes to warm the entire dish but not so long as to dry out the sauce or pork.
This dish is as versatile as its big sister, quiche. Feta and spinach, mushrooms and ham, basil and tomatoes...the combinations are endless. This dish can also be made ahead of time and served a few hours later as a room temperature picnic item similar to quiche. Depending on the filling this dish can be refrigerated and warmed up for a yummy, quick breakfast.
DIETS:
Diabetic: no
Gluten Free: yes* (depends on filling)
Mediterranean: no
Nightshade Family Free: yes* (depends on filling)
Paleo: yes* (depends on filling)
SugarBusters: yes* (depends on filling)
Sugar Free: yes* (depends on filling)
Vegan: no
Vegetarian: no
Wheat Free: yes* (depends on filling)
200 Calories or Under: no
Notice: Be sure to check with your doctor and nutritionist about the safety of any eating plan for you. Also, check ingredients as different brands and products may have different ingredients or have changed them since this post. Some calories are estimates based on packaging.
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