Eggs Baked in Crispy Prosciutto Baskets

Name: Eggs Baked in Crispy Prosciutto Baskets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Olive oil; 12 slices prosciutto; 1 cup grated Gruyère; 12 large eggs; ¼ cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pan muffin pan

A delicious breakfast dish featuring eggs nestled in crispy prosciutto cups with melted Gruyère cheese, cream, and fresh thyme. Perfect for a special brunch or elegant breakfast.

6 servings

28 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 tablespoon Olive oil
•12 slices prosciutto
•1 cup grated Gruyère
•12 large eggs
•¼ cup heavy cream
•1 teaspoon chopped thyme
•⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
•⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•1 pan muffin pan

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease muffin pan with oil. Place 1 slice of prosciutto in each muffin cup, being sure to fully cover bottom and sides and leaving about a 1/4" overhang on all sides. Spoon 1 heaping Tbsp. cheese into each prosciutto cup. Crack 1 egg into each, being careful not to break yolk. Drizzle 1 tsp. cream over each egg, then top with a pinch of thyme, salt, and pepper.
10 min
2.
Bake until whites have just set, about 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool 3 minutes. Run a knife around edges of prosciutto baskets and scoop out of pan. Serve immediately.
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