Can I use store-bought puff pastry?

Yes, thaw it according to the package directions before cutting and pressing into the muffin tin.

How do I keep the yolks runny?

Watch carefully during baking; remove the cups as soon as the whites are set but the yolks still jiggle.

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Brunch Cups

Name: Ham, Egg, and Cheese Brunch Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 0.75 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 0.25 tsp salt; 2 whole puff pastry sheets; 18 large eggs; 1.5 cup diced ham; 1 large egg for wash, beaten; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Individual puff pastry cups filled with cheese sauce, a whole egg, and ham for an impressive but easy brunch.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Calories

290/serving

Difficulty

Medium

by Replay RecipesAmerican Cuisine

Breakfast

Nutrition Per Serving

290Calories

14gProtein

14gCarbs

19gFat

1gSugar

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
0.75 cup shredded Swiss cheese
0.25 tsp salt
2 whole puff pastry sheets
18 large eggs
1.5 cup diced ham
1 large egg for wash, beaten
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Servings

18 servings

Ingredients

Make the Cheese Sauce

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a paste, then gradually add the milk while whisking constantly. Simmer until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat and stir in the shredded Swiss cheese and salt until smooth.

Prepare the Puff Pastry Cups

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each into 9 equal squares. Press each square into a muffin tin well, allowing the corners to stick up.

Fill and Bake the Cups

Spoon a tablespoon of cheese sauce into each pastry cup. Crack one egg into each cup and top with diced ham. Brush the exposed pastry edges with beaten egg wash. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the egg whites are set and the pastry is golden.

15 min

Garnish and Serve

Remove from the oven and top each cup with chopped fresh chives, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground pepper. Serve warm.

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Tips & Variations

Make the cheese sauce ahead and store it in the fridge to save morning prep time.
Let the puff pastry thaw just enough to be pliable but still cold for the flakiest results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use store-bought puff pastry?: Yes, thaw it according to the package directions before cutting and pressing into the muffin tin.
How do I keep the yolks runny?: Watch carefully during baking; remove the cups as soon as the whites are set but the yolks still jiggle.

Recipe inspired by the original at pinchofyum.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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