Tomato egg cups are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and eggs. This dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your eggs runny or hard-boiled, there is a tomato egg cup recipe for you.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
TOMATO EGG CUPS
Provided by Victoria Granof
Categories Egg Tomato Breakfast Brunch Bake Quick & Easy Cheddar Summer Cookie Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2. Slice off and set aside the top third of each tomato. Scoop out the seeds.
- 3. Place the tomatoes in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Season with the salt and pepper.
- 4. Break an egg into each tomato.
- 5. Bake, with the sliced tops, for 10 minutes.
- 6. Top the tomatoes with the cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes more.
- 7. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with the tops and toast strips (also called "soldiers"-as your child might be delighted to know) for dipping.
BAKED EGGS IN TOMATO CUPS
When looking for something different for a cooked breakfast, thinking eggs seeing the big beef tomatoes we had ... this idea popped into my head.
Provided by AskCy
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 2 halves of tomato, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut 1 large beef tomato in half and hollow out the centre (do not discard).
- Drop in a little fresh basil and a few rings of red onion then bake in the oven for about 5 minutes to soften them a little.
- While the tomato is in the oven take the removed pulp and finely chop along with most of the remaining red onion (save about 6 thin rings of onion).
- add the sugar, tomato purée, chopped basil leaves, salt, pepper and red wine vinegar and cook down into a thick sauce.
- Remove the tomato cups from the oven and crack in one egg into each half.
- Drop the rings of onion (you previously saved) into each tomato cup.
- add a small pile of grated Parmegano cheese on top (try to leave the yolk showing for presentation).
- Sprinkle with pepper and carefully place in the red hot oven for another 5-10 minutes (until the egg has cooked).
- Serve half covered with the tomato pickle/ketchup you have made.
- works well with a slice of toasted brown bread.
- Serve hot.
BAKED EGGS IN TOMATO CUPS
From Vegetarian Times 2006 posted to www.dgustibus.com A bit of a warning, this recipe is designed to show off garden fresh heirlooms as well as range free chicken eggs. It isn't going to taste the same with factory chicken eggs and shipped tomatoes.
Provided by drhousespcatcher
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Note the tomatoes should be fresh picked and should be at the point where you can still hollow them out but headed for buttery soft in the next day or so.
- Herbs: oregano,chervil, basil, sage, Mrs. Dash.
- Preheat oven to 425°F while slicing tomatoes. Remove tops the scoop out seeds and pulp.
- Place in a shallow baking dish, sprinkle with a bit of salt or Mrs Dash [I used Italian], fresh ground pepper and put in a pinch of the parmesan cheese.
- Crack the egg into the tomato. Sprinkle with pepper, salt or Mrs. Dash, other herbs and a tiny bit of parmesan.
- Bake for 20 minutes for soft yolks and 30 to 35 for hard. During the last 4 minutes place two slices of the cheddar cheese in a cross pattern on top. Melt and let brown. When I removed I put a small amount of fresh chives on top of the cheese.
- Serves 8.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 182, Sodium 222.2, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 12.2
AVOCADO-TOMATO BREAKFAST TOT CUPS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray a muffin tin liberally with cooking spray. Put 4 or 5 tots into each cup, pressing down firmly to pack them in. Top each with a half slice of Cheddar, then crisscross with another half slice. Bake until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Whisk the half-and-half and eggs in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the egg mixture among the "tot cups" and top each with another half slice of Cheddar and 1 slice of tomato. Bake until the eggs are firm, another 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the tin.
- Top with avocado slices, sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper.
EGG BREAKFAST CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: eggs, salt, pepper, spinach, tomato, onion, bell pepper, broccoli, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a measuring cup, beat the eggs until smooth. Set aside.
- In a greased muffin tin, place your desired combination of fillings into each muffin cup.
- Season each cup with salt and pepper.
- Pour the beaten eggs into each muffin cup until the liquid almost reaches the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until set.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SPINACH AND FETA BAKED EGG CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large eggs, baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, diced tomato, salt, ground black pepper
Provided by Tara Botwinick
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Spray a six-cup muffin tray with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, add the eggs, spinach, feta, tomato, salt, and pepper, and stir to distribute ingredients.
- Distribute the mixture evenly between the muffins cups.
- Bake until the eggs are set, about 15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 3 grams
TOMATO BACON CUPS
These savory biscuits have a flavorful tomato and bacon filling. "I got the recipe at a friend's house one Thanksgiving," Paige English relates from Portland, Oregon. "I've made them at special gatherings ever since. They always disappear fast."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomato, mayonnaise, bacon, cheese, onion and basil; set aside. Split each biscuit into three layers; press each layer into an ungreased miniature muffin cup. , Spoon tomato mixture into cups. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BACON AND TOMATO CUPS
Little buttermilk biscuit cups are baked with a savory mixture of bacon and tomato inside.
Provided by TABKAT
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 42m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon into a medium mixing bowl; add chopped tomato, onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and basil.
- Separate biscuits into halves horizontally. Place each half into prepared mini muffin pan. Fill each biscuit half with the bacon mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 429.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- For a creamier texture, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, before serving.
- Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make ahead, cook the eggs and tomatoes according to the recipe instructions. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
Conclusion:
Tomato egg cups are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and eggs. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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