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Sourdough Ham and Egg Muffin Cups

Savory breakfast muffins with these easy Sourdough Ham and Egg Muffin Cups. Crispy sourdough bread with cheddar cheese, ham, green onion and an egg baked in the center.

Within this recipe post you’ll make a fun and easy breakfast, that’s great for on the go. Plus you’ll learn about sourdough bread…how’s it made and what’s a sourdough starter?

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Growing up bread was a big part of our family. Sandwiches were often a go to as they’re a quick, easy and tasty meal. At the early age of 6 I was the master of grilled cheeses.

Traditionally you think of sandwiches for lunch, but you can enjoy bread, especially sourdough, for any meal. These sourdough Ham and Egg Muffin Cups are a fun breakfast you can make with sliced sourdough.

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I would have loved to make these sourdough muffin cups as a kid. It combines some of my breakfast favorites. Eggs, ham and cheese, and loads them into a crispy sourdough muffin cup.

Baked with soft, tender and crispy textures all mixed together. Plus you can eat these with your hands and it’s totally fine; no table manners needed here. Or you can take them on the go for a quick breakfast at work beyond your basic cereal.

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Olia and I have a favorite bakery in Santa Cruz where we go to get fresh sourdough loaves, paired with cheese, for a romantic and relaxing day at the beach. When we can’t drive down there or the weather isn’t ideal, buying sourdough at the store is the next best option.

What is sourdough starter and how is sourdough made?

Sourdough bread is made by fermenting dough using naturally-occurring lactobacilli and yeast. The baked bread has subtle sour taste (hence the name) caused by lactic acid produced by the lactobacilli. Other breads use just yeast, which does not create this unique flavor.

Sourdough requires a pre-ferment, or starter. It’s made of flour and water and contains microorganisms. It produces a vigorous leavening effect and adds flavor. Some batches of starters are passed from generation to generation and have been around for years. Technically you be having the same flavored bread from decades ago.

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Sourdough Ham and Egg Muffin Cups

Recipe at-a-glance:

Flavor profiles: Rich and savory. Eggs, ham and cheese create a classic breakfast combo. Paired with distinct sourdough flavor.
Texture: Soft, fluffy egg in center of crisp sourdough bread.
Dietary Options/Substitutions: For vegetarian omit ham.

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Sourdough Ham and Egg Muffin Cups

Crispy sourdough bread with cheddar cheese, ham, green onion and egg baked in center.
Course Muffins
Cuisine American
Keyword easy ham and egg cups, ham and egg cups, ham and egg muffin
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Calories 207kcal
Servings 6 muffins
Author: Matt Ivan
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Ingredients

  • 3 large slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped ham
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 6 medium eggs
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a regular sized muffin pan. Cut crust from sourdough and cut pieces in half vertically (full pieces will be too large for muffins). Flatten pieces by hand or with a roller to thin out. Brush both sides of sourdough with olive oil.
  • Place slices in each muffin cup, pressing down to bottom and on sides to create a cup shape (the edges will stick up over the pan and crisp while cooking). Sprinkle ham and green onions in bottoms, then crack one egg into each. Sprinkle cheese on each and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until sourdough is crispy and eggs are cooked to desired doneness. Cool slightly on a wire rack then remove from pan and serve warm. Extras can be stored for a few days covered in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Sourdough Ham and Egg Muffin Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 178mg59%
Sodium 345mg15%
Potassium 69mg2%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 350IU7%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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