Ingredients
- Vegetable oil cooking spray (for muffin pan)
- 2 oz low sodium uncured ham deli slices
- 1/4 C cheddar cheese, shredded (low-fat)
- 12 large eggs
- ½ C (2 oz)spinach, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Try these different flavor combinations for a new recipe every time!
Mediterranean:
- 2 oz low sodium uncured ham deli slices
- 1/4 C crumbled feta
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 C sundried tomatoes
Hawaiian:
- 2 oz low sodium uncured ham deli slices
- 1/2 C diced pineapple
- 1/4 C cheddar cheese, shredded (low fat)
Broccoli and Cheese
- 2 oz low sodium uncured ham deli slices
- 3/4 C broccoli florets, diced small
- 1/4 C cheddar cheese, shredded (low fat)
- 1/4 C diced onion
Directions
Mise en Place
- Preheat oven to 400° and spray four muffin cups with cooking spray
- Measure out 1/4 C shredded cheddar cheese and set aside
- Hand shred ham slices and set aside
- Set aside 12 large eggs
- Chop spinach
- Wash and dry red bell pepper then dice ½ C of bell pepper
Prepare
- Whisk eggs together in a large bowl and add in spinach, ham, shredded cheese and bell pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour egg mixture into each of the 12 muffin cups until they are each about ¾ full
- Place muffin tin in oven and bake for 12-15 minutes
Serve
- Carefully remove muffin tin from oven using oven mitts
- Use a spoon to carefully remove each egg cup from the muffin tin and place on a plate
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Recipe in Action
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12 Servings
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Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Ham is high in protein but low in carbs, fat, and fiber. It's also low in calories when eaten alone.
Enthusiasm for ham spread throughout ancient Europe with the Romans, who likely learned of the practice while trading with the Chinese in 4900 B.C.
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