Lazy Garlic Bread Egg Cups (Print Version)
Buttery garlic bread cups with baked eggs and Parmesan—quick, savory breakfast or brunch in under 30 minutes.
# 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, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
09 - 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat 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 thoroughly combined.
03 - Flatten each bread slice using a rolling pin. Trim crusts as needed so each piece fits snugly into the muffin cups.
04 - Spread a thin layer of garlic butter onto one side of each bread slice. Press each slice, butter-side-up, into a muffin cup to form individual nests.
05 - Sprinkle a portion of grated Parmesan cheese at the base of each assembled bread cup.
06 - Crack one egg into each prepared bread cup. Season with salt and black pepper and add shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese if desired.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Allow bread cups to cool in the tin for 2 minutes, then carefully remove each using a small spatula. Serve warm, garnished with extra chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that rich, buttery crunch plus a soft-set egg with every bite—a serious morning win.
- They’re fast to make, easy to customize, and impress people far more than their simple steps suggest.
02 -
- Once I didn’t flatten the bread enough and my cups ended up more like bread tents—the difference a good rolling pin makes is real.
- Trying a sprinkle of Parmesan before the egg was a game changer for flavor and crunch.
03 -
- If the bread seems stiff, microwave it for 10 seconds with a damp towel before flattening.
- Parmesan on the bottom crisps up and adds an amazing savory kick.