Croque Madame Breakfast Cups with Ham and Gruyere
These croque madame breakfast cups turn the classic ham-and-cheese sandwich into individual baked cups with crisp edges, savory filling, and a soft egg center.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 6 slices white or brioche bread crusts trimmed
- 6 slices thinly sliced ham
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives optional garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and grease six wells of a standard muffin pan with some of the melted butter.
- Press one trimmed bread slice into each prepared muffin well, folding the corners gently so the bread forms a cup.
- Line each bread cup with a slice of ham and sprinkle in half of the Gruyere.
- Crack one egg into each cup, season with salt and pepper, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Brush the exposed bread edges with the remaining melted butter and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks reach your preferred doneness.
- Rest the cups for 5 minutes, loosen the edges with a thin spatula, and garnish with chives if using.