Lazy Garlic Bread Egg Cups (Printable)

Buttery garlic-bread nests filled with baked eggs and Parmesan—quick savory breakfast or brunch in under 30 minutes.

# 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 and ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
02 - In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until thoroughly combined.
03 - Flatten each bread slice using a rolling pin. Trim crusts if necessary to fit the muffin cups.
04 - Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on one side of each bread slice and press the slices butter-side-up into the muffin tin, forming bread cups.
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. Top with shredded mozzarella or cheddar if using.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks reach desired consistency.
08 - Let the egg cups cool for 2 minutes, then carefully lift them from the tin with a small spatula.
09 - Serve immediately, garnishing with extra fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep and enjoy these handheld cups before the coffee’s even finished brewing.
  • The crisp garlicky edges and runny yolk make every bite feel like a secret weekend indulgence.
02 -
  • If the muffin tin isn’t greased well, the bread will cling for dear life—learned that with my first batch.
  • Overfilling with egg whites can make them bubble over, so go slow while cracking them in.
03 -
  • Press the bread firmly into the cups for sturdy, crispy edges that don’t collapse when filled.
  • Let the cups rest a minute after baking; they come out cleaner and taste even better slightly cooled.

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