Lazy Garlic Bread Egg Cups (Print Version)
Buttery garlic bread nests hold baked eggs for a quick, savory breakfast or brunch, easily customized with cheese or bacon.
# What You Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the Filling
06 - 6 large eggs
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
08 - 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
02 - In a small bowl, blend the softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
03 - Flatten each bread slice using a rolling pin. Trim crusts as needed to fit snugly in the muffin cups.
04 - Spread a thin layer of garlic butter mixture on one side of each flattened bread slice. Gently press each bread slice, buttered side up, into the muffin cups to form nests.
05 - Sprinkle a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese into the base of each bread nest.
06 - Carefully crack one egg into each bread cup. Season each with salt and black pepper. Distribute shredded cheese over the eggs if desired.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until egg whites are set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Allow the egg cups to cool for 2 minutes, then use a small spatula to gently lift them from the tin.
09 - Serve warm, garnished with extra chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get garlic bread and baked eggs in one go, and it feels almost like a secret shortcut breakfast.
- It comes together so quickly that you can sip your coffee while it bakes and still look like a brunch pro.
02 -
- If you hurry and don’t flatten the bread, the cups have a tendency to shrink and won’t hold the egg as nicely.
- The difference between 16 and 18 minutes in the oven is huge—the first time, I learned the yolks go from runny to jammy fast.
03 -
- If you press the bread in firmly, the edges crisp up just like croutons—it’s irresistible.
- Swap out Parmesan for a sharp aged cheese for even more flavor punch (I learned this one from a cheese-loving friend).