Breakfast Cups

A couple weeks ago I made a simple breakfast for dinner.  I made egg cups and french toast cups.  They came together very quickly, and we all enjoyed them.  I even got them prepped mostly one handed since that's about the only way to make dinner without running into the other room every five seconds to get Abram down from something he's climbed on.

The basis of the recipe is putting bread in muffin cups.  Then add whatever to it you want.  I did eggs and cheese in some.  I did eggs and maple syrup in some.

You could also use the bread in a muffin cup idea with things like sloppy joes or cheeseburger cups or pot pie.  The bread is kind of the crust.  Then be creative and go from there.

It's fun to have individual servings, especially for kids.  And it's much faster than making a crust :)

These are great for a brunch or for a party.  They are also a great prep ahead breakfast.  Make them the night before or freeze a bunch and warm them when you need them.

Breakfast Cups

Mini quiche breakfast cups

3 slices whole wheat bread (or whatever bread you tolerate...gluten free, grain free, etc.)
5 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Grease 6 cups of a muffin tin.  Mix eggs, milk and seasoning.  Place 1/4 slice of bread* in each muffin cup.  Top with a little cheese.  Evenly distrbute the eggs among the cups.  Add another 1/4 slice of bread to each cup and push down so it absorbs the eggs.  Top with extra cheese if desired.  Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes.

Mini french toast cups

3 slices whole wheat bread (or whatever bread you tolerate...gluten free, grain free, etc.)
6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
cinnamon (optional)

Grease 6 cups of a muffin tin.  Mix eggs, milk and cinnamon.  Place 1/4 slice of bread* in each muffin cup.  Pour a little maple syrup on top.  Repeat with another 1/4 slice of bread and syrup.  Evenly distribute the eggs among the cups.  Push bread down to be sure it all gets saturated with the eggs.  Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes.

*You can also do it with bread torn into chunks instead of keeping it as slices.  This works espically well for french toast.