Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins

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.

You’ll find the measurements in the recipe card below.

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 Egg Muffins

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 can these keep 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.

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.

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.