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Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins

By Laura Fuentes Updated Sep 9, 2024

5 from 18 votes

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Add taste and nutrition to the lunchbox with these easy Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins!

Keep reading to learn how to make these egg muffins and all the tips for properly packing them in a school lunchbox.

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Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins

These ham and cheese egg muffins are perfect for school lunch, breakfast, or to enjoy as a high-protein snack! They come together easily in a bowl with basic staples you always have on hand.

It’s an epic meal prep ingredient you can bake the night before and store in the fridge for 3 days to fill lunch containers. Kids can enjoy them at room temperature or warm in a thermos.

Pack them with fresh fruit, veggies, and your favorite lunch sides for a tasty bento box that’s nutritious and fun to eat!

Ingredients

Open the fridge and you’ll find the simple ingredients that make this Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins recipe come true. Check the list:

  • Ham: adds flavor and protein. 
  • Eggs: give the muffins a fluffy and soft texture while adding protein.
  • Plain Greek Yogurt: or any plain yogurt.
  • Milk: your favorite.
  • Shredded cheese: any variety of Cheddar, mozzarella, Colby Jack, Mexican cheese blend, pepper Jack, or Swiss.
  • Salt & pepper: for seasoning.

How to Make Ham and Cheese Lunch Bites

Mix everything in a bowl, fill the muffin pan, and bake: making these Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins couldn’t be any easier! Here’s the simple step-by-step:

  1. Prep
    Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 24-count mini muffin pan. If using a regular muffin pan, cooking time will vary.
  2. Mix the ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, and milk. Add ham, cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
  3. Fill the muffin pan
    Distribute the egg mixture evenly into the muffin pan cups, filling them about ¾ of the way up.
  4. Bake
    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Using a regular-sized muffin tray (yields 12), baking time goes from approximately 26 to 28 minutes.
  5. Remove
    Remove the pan from the oven and let them cool in the pan before carefully removing them with a small knife or small spatula.
  6. Refrigerate
    Once cooled, refrigerate the ham and cheese egg muffins in an airtight container or zip bag for up to 3 days.

Should Egg Muffins be Eaten Warm, Cold or at Room Temperature?

There’s no right or wrong temperature to enjoy ham and cheese egg muffins. You can eat them cold straight out of the fridge, at room temperature when packed in a lunchbox, or warm from a thermos. 

How to Pack Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins in a Thermos

To enjoy these egg muffins warm at lunch, you’ll need to heat them up and place them inside a thermos container. While they won’t be as hot as out of the oven or microwave, they’ll remain warm.

How to store Ham & Cheese Bites

Once the ham and cheese egg muffins are out of the oven and have cooled down to room temperature, remove them from the muffin tray. Then, transfer the egg muffins inside a zip bag or an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

How Long Do Egg Muffins Stay Fresh in the Fridge

Egg muffins are the perfect lunchbox builder ingredient you can make ahead and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to Pack Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins for Lunch

If your kids prefer to enjoy these egg muffins warm, place them in a thermos container. If they don’t mind eating them at room temperature, you can pack them in a regular lunch container. Here’s how to do both:

  • To enjoy these at room temperature, place 4 to 6 egg muffins inside the main compartment of a lunch container.
  • To eat warm, heat the ham and cheese egg muffins in the microwave for 1 minute, stopping the microwave halfway through to flip them over. Immediately transfer them inside a thermos container and close the lid.
  • Finish packing this lunch by adding fruit, veggies, and any other sides inside a bento box. Pack everything inside a lunch bag.

Tips for Packing Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins for Lunch

Here is how I packed these egg muffins in the lunchbox so they stay fresh for hours:

Use a sturdy container
Pack these egg muffins in a thermos or a compartmentalized lunchbox so they will remain intact until lunchtime.

Separate wet from dry ingredients
Place the ham and cheese egg muffins in the main compartment of the lunchbox. If adding crunchy crackers, chips, or nuts, keep them in a different compartment so they won’t absorb any moisture.

Cook once, eat many times
These egg muffins last 3 days in the fridge, making this recipe perfect for meal prep. Once cooked, use them to pack bento box lunches, breakfast on the go, or epic snack boxes. 

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Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins

ham and cheese mini quiches in a lunchbox
Servings: 4 (24 egg muffins)
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 18 minutes mins
Total Time: 23 minutes mins
Add taste and nutrition to the lunchbox with these easy Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins!
5 from 18 votes
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Ingredients

For the egg muffins:

  • ½ cup ham, diced
  • 6 eggs
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

For each lunch:

  • 4-6 egg muffins
  • Fruit & veggies
  • Lunch sides

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 24-count mini muffin pan. See the note below regarding cooking time if using a regular muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, plain Greek yogurt, and milk. Add ham, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Distribute the egg mixture evenly into the muffin pan cups, filling them about ¾ of the way up.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let them cool in the pan before carefully removing them with a small knife or small spatula.
  • Once cooled, refrigerate the egg muffins in an airtight container or zip bag for up to 3 days.

For lunch:

  • To enjoy these at room temperature, place 4 to 6 egg muffins inside the main compartment of a lunch container.
  • To eat warm, heat the egg muffins in the microwave for 1 minute, stopping the microwave halfway through to flip them over. Immediately transfer them inside a thermos container and close the lid.
  • Finish packing this lunch by adding fruit, veggies, and any other sides inside a bento box. Pack everything inside a lunch bag.

Notes

The cooking time using a mini muffin tray (yields 24) is approximately 16 to 18 minutes. Using a regular-sized muffin tray (yields 12) requires a longer baking time of approximately 26 to 28 minutes.
 

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Nutrition

Serving: 6 egg muffins | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Barbara says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    What do you do for the quiches not to stick to the pan? Mine stick all the time and don’t come out as nice as yours.

    Reply
    • MOMables says

      February 16, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      Do you use non-stick spray? You can also try muffin liners.

      Reply
  2. Stacy says

    August 06, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    5 stars
    Can these be made in advance and frozen?

    Reply
    • MOMables says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Absolutely.

      Reply
      • Lees says

        February 15, 2016 at 7:19 am

        5 stars
        How long can they be frozen for?

        Reply
        • MOMables says

          February 16, 2016 at 2:56 pm

          I’d say up to 1-2 months. Just make sure to defrost them properly!

          Reply
  3. Tabitha says

    January 17, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    I assume you use the milk while you are whisking the egg along with the Greek yogurt

    Reply
    • MOMables says

      January 18, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Exactly. Sorry Tabitha!

      Reply
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