Caprese Egg Cups (Printable Recipe)
Eggs, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil come together in cups for a savory bite that makes breakfast or brunch feel extra filling.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Egg Combo
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8–10 basil leaves, fresh
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100–115 grams mozzarella cheese, diced
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4–8 large eggs
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1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half
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2 teaspoons milk or cream
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salt and crack of black pepper, as needed
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soft butter, for the ramekins
# Steps to Follow:
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Swipe butter inside four 9 cm ramekins. Flip on oven to 175°C and let it heat up.
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Drop basil, cheese chunks, and a handful of tomato halves in the bottom of each buttered ramekin.
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Pop one or two eggs in every ramekin. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Pour about half a teaspoon of cream or milk over each egg.
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Throw in extra bits of mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil leaves over the eggs.
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Set ramekins on a baking tray and bake around 5–8 minutes. Watch for the egg whites to begin setting.
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Switch to broil or grill setting. Keep an eye on them for about 5 minutes until yolks look the way you like.
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Eat these hot and fresh right away. These go great with crunchy toasted bread if you're into that.
# Extra Tips:
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Pouring cream on top helps keep the eggs from getting tough in the oven.