Egg and Prosciutto in Toast Cups

When I came across this recipe, I thought about how my dad used to make eggs in the microwave when I was little. He would crack an egg into a teacup, add a secret ingredient, stir it up and in a couple of minutes, we'd have fluffy scrambled eggs, which my 7-year-old self topped with ketchup. Thankfully, I've gotten a little more sophisticated, but something about an egg confined to a cup is still appealing. In this case, the container is edible too. I think these would be perfect for a brunch party or anytime you're craving an adorable, compact breakfast.

Egg and Prosciutto in Toast Cups

Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

7 or 8 slices of white or whole-wheat bread

3 or 4 slices of prosciutto

6 large eggs

salt and ground pepper

parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter 6 standard muffin cups. Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin or round glass or press with your fingers. Make 7 or 8 circles approximately 4 inches wide with a cookie cutter. Cut each round in half, then press 2 halves into each muffin cup, overlapping slightly and making sure the bread comes up to edge of cup. Use extra bread rounds to patch any gaps. You don't want a hole in the bottom of your cup. Brush edges of bread with remaining butter. Tear prosciutto into narrow pieces and line the bread cup. Crack one egg over each. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until egg whites are just set and yolks are still runny, approximately 20 minutes. Run a small knife around cups to loosen toasts. Top with grated parmesan or the melty cheese of your choice and serve immediately.