Lazy Garlic Bread Egg Cups (Printable)

Buttery garlic bread nests filled with baked eggs and Parmesan—ready in under 30 minutes for easy breakfast.

# What You'll 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 cheese or cheddar cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
03 - Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin. Trim crusts if necessary to fit each muffin cup.
04 - Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on one side of every bread slice. Press each bread slice butter-side-up into a muffin cup, forming a nest shape.
05 - Sprinkle a bit of grated Parmesan cheese into the bottom of each bread cup.
06 - Crack one egg into each bread cup. Season eggs with salt and black pepper. Add shredded cheese on top if desired.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Remove from oven and cool for 2 minutes. Run a small spatula around each cup to release. Carefully lift out each egg cup.
09 - Serve warm. Garnish with extra parsley as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels a lot fancier than it is—but you get golden, garlicky crunch without much work.
  • Everyone gets their own tidy little cup, so no fighting over crispy edges.
02 -
  • Once, I learned the hard way that skimping on the butter means stuck bread—be generous with it.
  • Letting them cool a couple of minutes helps the breads set and come out beautifully instead of falling apart.
03 -
  • Letting the bread get just a little bit stale first gives you sturdier, crunchier cups.
  • Rubbing the muffin tin with a bit of soft butter instead of oil creates extra flavor and a better crust.

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