Lazy Garlic Bread Egg Cups (Printable)

Buttery garlic bread nests filled with baked eggs, Parmesan and herbs — a quick breakfast ready 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
02 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
03 - Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin and trim crusts as needed to fit the muffin cups.
04 - Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on one side of each bread slice, then press buttered side up into each muffin cup to form a nest.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the bottom of each bread cup.
06 - Crack one egg into each bread cup. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top if desired.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until egg whites are set and yolks reach desired doneness.
08 - Allow cups to cool for 2 minutes, gently remove using a small spatula, and serve warm. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Making these feels like pulling off a magic trick when you want something impressive with minimal effort.
  • The crispy bread edges against the soft-baked egg center instantly turned this into a regular weekend request.
02 -
  • Once I tried to skip greasing the tin and spent ages scraping out stuck bread—don’t make my mistake.
  • Tucking the bread edges in tightly prevents overflowing egg and makes for prettier, more secure cups.
03 -
  • Softening the butter fully makes it so much easier to brush every corner for even flavor.
  • Letting the egg cups rest for two minutes makes them less likely to stick or fall apart—the patience pays off.

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