Name: Baked Egg Cups with Cherry Tomatoes, Monterey Jack, Basil, and Bacon Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese; 4-6 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips; 2 tsp heavy cream or milk; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 Tbsp melted butter (for greasing ramekins)

Description

Delicious and easy Baked Egg Cups made with fresh eggs, grape tomatoes, melted cheese, basil, and crispy bacon. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, these individual ramekin servings combine creamy eggs with savory flavors, baked to perfection and finished under the broiler for a golden, cheesy top.

Ingredients

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Egg Cups Mixture

4 large eggs
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
4-6 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
2 tsp heavy cream or milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 Tbsp melted butter (for greasing ramekins)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the egg cups.
Prepare Ramekins: Generously grease each ramekin with melted butter. Add a few sliced grape tomatoes, about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese, and a few strips of fresh basil to the bottom of each ramekin.
Add Eggs and Cream: Crack one egg into each ramekin. Pour ½ teaspoon of heavy cream or milk over each egg. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Bake Eggs: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the egg yolks reach your preferred level of doneness.
Broil for Finish: Turn your oven setting to broil. Broil the egg cups for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the eggs are fully set with a lightly browned top.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the ramekins from the oven. Top each egg cup with the crumbled bacon and additional fresh basil strips. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

You can substitute the Monterey Jack cheese with mozzarella or your favorite melting cheese.
Adjust the baking time slightly depending on how runny or firm you prefer your yolks.
Use heavy cream for richer egg cups or milk for a lighter alternative.
To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the bacon and add extra veggies like spinach or mushrooms.
Ensure ramekins are well greased to make removal easier.