INGREDIENTS
12 thin slices of ham
12 tsp. maple syrup, divided
12 large eggs
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
PREPARATION
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat a muffin tin with cooking spray
• Place a thin slice of ham in the base of each muffin cup, letting any excess ham drape over the sides. Drizzle 1 tsp maple syrup over each ham slice. Carefully crack a large egg in each cup.
• Bake until the egg whites are just cooked but yolks are still runny, about 15 minutes.
• Using a spoon, remove the ham and egg baskets from the muffin tin and transfer to a serving platter. Season each basket with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve with additional maple syrup and hot sauce.
This article appears in April 2014.