Lazy Garlic Bread Egg Cups (Printable View)

Buttery garlic bread cups hold baked eggs with Parmesan and parsley—an easy, savory breakfast in under 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Cups

01 - 6 slices sandwich bread, white or whole wheat
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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
02 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until well combined.
03 - Flatten each bread slice using a rolling pin. Trim crusts if necessary so bread fits snugly into each muffin cup.
04 - Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Place each slice butter-side up into the muffin tin, pressing gently to form a cup.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the base of each bread cup.
06 - Crack one egg into each bread cup. Season eggs with salt and black pepper. Add shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top if desired.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until egg whites are set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Let egg cups cool for 2 minutes, then carefully remove from the tin with a small spatula.
09 - Serve warm, garnished with extra chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastewise, these egg cups bring the magic of garlic bread to the breakfast table without any fuss.
  • The single-serving size makes cleanup painless and lets everyone choose their own cheese or add-ins.
02 -
  • If you skip flattening the bread, the cups end up too thick in spots and the egg doesn't bake evenly.
  • Overbaking by even a minute turns the yolks chalky—it's worth watching closely toward the end.
03 -
  • Letting the bread go slightly stale makes the cups even crispier.
  • A quick swipe of butter under the bread keeps the cups from sticking, even in an older muffin pan.

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