Lazy Garlic Bread Egg Cups (Printable)

Buttery garlic bread cups filled with baked eggs and Parmesan, ready in under 30 minutes for breakfast or brunch.

# What You Need:

→ 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, chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

→ Filling

06 - 6 large eggs
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
09 - 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.
03 - Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin. Trim crusts as needed so slices fit snugly into muffin cups.
04 - Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on one side of each flattened bread slice, then press each slice butter-side-up inside a muffin cup, forming a nest shape.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the bottom of each prepared bread cup.
06 - Crack one large egg into each bread cup. Season with salt and black pepper. Add shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese if desired.
07 - Place muffin tin in the oven. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until egg whites are set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Allow cups to cool in the pan for 2 minutes. Use a small spatula to carefully lift each cup from the tin.
09 - Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bread gets golden and crispy at the edges, soaking up just enough egg for a perfect bite every time.
  • With so little prep and cleanup, these cups became my go-to whenever I need an impressive breakfast in under half an hour.
02 -
  • If the bread isn’t pressed flat enough, it won’t hold the egg and the sides could slump over.
  • Switching from pre-grated to freshly grated parmesan made all the difference in flavor and meltiness.
03 -
  • Really flatten the bread slices so you avoid cracks and make the perfect cup shape.
  • Letting the garlic sit in butter for a few minutes softens its bite and makes the whole kitchen smell amazing.

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