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Campfire Egg Cups with Ham

Campfire egg cups with ham are baked in a muffin tin until the eggs puff and turn golden around the deli ham. Each cup is filled with cheddar, diced peppers, and onions for a portable camping breakfast that’s easy to grab and go.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Deli ham
  • 12 slices deli ham Use 12 slices to line each muffin cup.
Eggs
  • 12 eggs Crack 1 egg per ham-lined cup.
Cheese and vegetables
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Top each cup for a melty finish.
  • 0.25 cup bell peppers, finely diced Scatter over the egg before baking.
  • 0.25 cup onions, finely diced Scatter over the egg before baking.
Seasoning and release
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season the filling after adding the toppings.
  • Cooking spray Grease the muffin tin so the cups release cleanly.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the muffin tin
  1. Spray a metal muffin tin with cooking spray to coat each cup lightly.
  2. Line each cup with a slice of ham, pressing gently so it forms a cup shape against the sides.
Fill and season
  1. Crack one egg into each ham cup so the ham holds the egg shape.
  2. Top each egg with shredded cheddar cheese, then add bell peppers and onions, and season with salt and pepper.
Campfire cook
  1. Place the muffin tin on the campfire grate over medium heat.
  2. Cover the muffin tin with aluminum foil and cook for 18-20 minutes until the eggs are set and look puffed and golden around the edges.
Serve
  1. Carefully remove the egg cups from the muffin tin and serve warm.

Notes

For clean release, let the egg cups rest in the muffin tin for 2 minutes after cooking, then lift out gently with a steady hand. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a toaster oven or oven until warmed through. Freezing isn’t recommended because the texture of the eggs and ham can turn watery when thawed. To make this more vegetarian, swap the ham for extra shredded cheese layers or sautéed mushrooms in the lined cups.