Description
Baked Meat & Egg Bread Cups are hearty, protein-packed breakfast or brunch treats made with bread-lined muffin cups filled with savory ground meat, seasonings, and a perfectly baked egg on top. Great for meal prep or on-the-go meals.
Ingredients
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- 6 slices sandwich bread
- 1/2 lb ground beef or sausage
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 6 small eggs
- 1 tbsp oil or butter (for greasing)
- Grated cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with oil or butter.
- Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin. Trim crusts if needed, then press each slice into a muffin cup to form a shell.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground meat with onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional paprika until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Spoon the cooked meat mixture evenly into each bread cup.
- Crack one egg over each cup, being careful not to break the yolk. Add a pinch of salt and pepper on top.
- Sprinkle with cheese if using.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to your liking.
- Let cool for 2 minutes, then remove carefully. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use turkey, chicken, or plant-based ground meat for variation.
- To fully cook the yolk, bake closer to 18–20 minutes.
- These can be stored in the fridge and reheated in a toaster oven or microwave.
- Add spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg