Lazy Garlic Bread Egg Cups (Print Version)
Buttery garlic bread cups baked with eggs and Parmesan for a quick savory breakfast or brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cups
01 - 6 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
→ For the Filling
06 - 6 large eggs
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
09 - 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
02 - In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
03 - Flatten each slice of bread using a rolling pin. Trim crusts if necessary to fit the muffin cups. Spread a thin layer of the garlic butter on one side of each slice.
04 - Press each bread slice, butter side up, into the muffin wells to shape into cups.
05 - Evenly distribute grated Parmesan cheese into the base of each bread cup.
06 - Crack one egg into each bread cup. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top if desired.
07 - Transfer the tin to the oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until egg whites are set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes, then use a small spatula to gently release each egg cup from the tin.
09 - Serve warm, garnishing with additional chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
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- This recipe tucks all the best breakfast flavors into a perfectly crisp, hand-held cup.
- It takes almost no effort—which means you can sleep in and still enjoy something special.
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- If you rush removing them from the pan, the bread may tear—two minutes’ patience saves the shape.
- Pressing the bread in firmly creates nests that hold together and get crisp all around the edges.
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- Always grease your muffin tin well and use a small silicone spatula to lift out each cup cleanly.
- Flattening the bread until almost paper thin transforms the texture and keeps the bottom from getting soggy.