Weekend Brunch - Egg, Ham & Cheese Muffins

Brunch is a pretty serious endeavor around here and is usually overseen by Ethan.  Yesterday morning he decided he was going to use a recipe I introduced a while ago - Egg, Ham & Cheese Muffins.  My aunt often makes these for Christmas morning and they are so easy but also come out looking incredible.  A great recipe if you want to show off for your guests but not too much work!  Add some fruit, toast and of course some mimosas and you can't go wrong.

Egg, Ham & Cheese Muffins
Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

1lb sliced ham (thicker slices are preferred)
12 eggs
cheese (we used a extra sharp cheddar)
1/2 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
salt and pepper
cooking spray or olive oil

Method:

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease the muffin tray with either cooking spray or olive oil. Line each tin with the sliced ham so that you make little cups.  Depending on the size of ham slices you may need to use two - make sure they overlap so the tin is completely covered.

  













Meanwhile saute the diced onion and pepper until lightly browned and soft.  Layer a spoonful of the cooked onion and pepper, an egg and then a top with a slice of cheese to each muffin.  Bake for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked and serve.  I like to put a little hot sauce on it but you are feeling ambitious you could make a hollandaise sauce.