Lazy Garlic Bread Egg Cups (Print Version)
Buttery garlic bread nests baked with eggs for a quick, savory breakfast or brunch—ready in about 28 minutes.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Cups
01 - 6 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Filling
06 - 6 large eggs
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
02 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
03 - Flatten each bread slice using a rolling pin. Trim crusts if necessary to fit the muffin tin.
04 - Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on one side of each flattened bread slice. Arrange each slice butter-side up into the muffin tin wells, pressing to form a nest shape.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the bottom of each bread cup.
06 - Crack one large egg into each bread-lined cup. Season with salt and pepper, and add shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese if using.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, until egg whites have set and yolks reach desired level of doneness.
08 - Allow the cups to cool in the pan for 2 minutes. Carefully loosen and remove each using a small spatula.
09 - Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like breakfast and garlic bread all in one – and there’s almost no cleanup.
- These cups are endlessly customizable and guaranteed to impress guests without any fuss.
02 -
- If you skip greasing the muffin tin, the bread will cling for dear life and you’ll end up with a scrambled mess.
- Letting the egg cups cool for two minutes makes lifting them out cleanly so much easier.
03 -
- Always flatten and trim the bread to help it nest snugly for a crisp, tidy cup.
- Fresh garlic and parsley transform the flavor—dried just won’t give you the same burst of aroma and taste.