These Ham Mashed Potato Breakfast Cups are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
The twins are home from college so I’ve been trying to get more creative with breakfast – that’s how these Ham Mashed Potato Breakfast Cups came to be. This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I lined the muffin tins with ham and scooped a mixture of leftover mashed potatoes and scallions into each muffin tin.
Then I sprinkled some shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake these little gems for 15-18 minutes until hot and the cheese is melted.
I served these to my boys with fried eggs.
You can also serve them with a fried egg on top.
I made these Ham Mashed Potato Breakfast Cups for our monthly Progressive Eats event.
Welcome to Progressive Eats, our virtual version of a Progressive Dinner Party. This month we’re featuring dishes made in a muffin tin ranging from individual desserts to savory entrees and/or appetizers. Our event is hosted by Liz Berg who blogs at That Skinny Chick Can Bake. With built in portion control, these recipes are perfect, lighter-fare for your summer dining. You’ll certainly find a delicious recipe to add to your repertoire!
If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a progressive dinner involves going from house to house, enjoying a different course at each location. With Progressive Eats, a theme is chosen each month, members share recipes suitable for a delicious meal or party, and you can hop from blog to blog to check them out.
We have a core group of 12 bloggers, but we will always need substitutes and if there is enough interest would consider additional groups. To see our upcoming themes and how you can participate, please check out the schedule at Creative Culinary or contact Barb for more information.
Savory Recipes
- Cheesy Sloppy Joe Tamale Cups from The Heritage Cook
- Ham and Greens Corn Muffins from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
- Mini Meat Pies from Stetted
- Spicy, Cheesy, Sweet Potato Stacks from The Tomato Tart
- Spicy Pepperoni Pinwheels from Pastry Chef Online
- Vegetarian Meatballs with Spicy Moroccan Sauce from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Sweet Recipes
- Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes from Spiceroots
- Pina Colada Cupcakes with Rum Buttercream Frosting from Creative Culinary
- Vanilla Buttercream Topped Cocoa Cupcakes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vanilla Pear Brioche Bread Pudding from The Redhead Baker
Ham Mashed Potato Breakfast Cups
Ingredients
- 6 slices uncured ham
- 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallion
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons rBST-free shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- paprika optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Lightly oil 6 muffin tins. Line each muffin tin with a slice of ham.
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Mix together leftover mashed potatoes and scallions. Place 1/4 cup mashed potato mixture inside each muffin tin. Sprinkle one tablespoon shredded cheese on top of each muffin tin. Sprinkle a little paprika on top, if desired.
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Bake 18-20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted.
I’ve always wanted to make eggs in ham cups, but these are even better! My hubby would love these for breakfast!!!
Thanks so much for hosting this month’s Progressive Eats Liz! My kids loved these and it was a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes 🙂
Hearty, filling and so delicious…I would love this for my breakfast!
Thanks Angie – these are very hearty and filling – great for brunch or breakfast if you’re really hungry!
These are great, Jeanette! Easy and delicious, and they’d be perfect brunch food, too!
Thanks Jenni – yes these are super easy and delicious – my kids loved them!
I cannot WAIT to make these! All my favorites all in one bite. I am swooning here Jeanette! <3
Hope you enjoy these Jane – so easy to put together 🙂
This has everything my daughter loves. Ham, mashed potatoes are her favorite things.. cant wait to try these out.
These are very kid friendly Ansh – I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like mashed potatoes!
Must be so nice having your boys home for the summer!!! I’m sure they devoured these!!! yummmm!!
I love these! What a great breakfast option for Sunday morning.
Oh boy these would be trouble; I would need a couple of grown boys to keep me out of it…these look delicious Jeanette!
I’ve had good results with steaming the potatoes instead of boiling them. I also use a potato ricer, I prefer a smoother texture. Of course, any potatoes are going to taste good with sufficient butter!