Ham and Cheddar Filo Cups
These crispy filo cups are filled with a savory blend of eggs, ham, onion, and plenty of cheddar cheese. Imagine ham and cheese quiche baked in layers of flaky filo dough! They’re super easy to make and perfect for brunch, parties, and more!
These delicious cups are show-stopping! The ham is smoky, the cheese is melty, and the moist eggs hold everything together. Plus, the crispy filo “cups” are crackly and perfectly toasted. It’s a party on the palate from the first bite to the last.
These ham and cheddar filo cup are super easy to prepare. The ingredient list is super short, and it’s a quick-and-easy assembly of the cups. First, the filo dough sheets are layered, cut into squares, and nestled into a muffin pan to make “cups”. Then, the ingredients are placed directly in the filo cups before baking. The whole process takes just minutes!
You can play around with the ingredients in these cups! I used ham, onion, and cheddar cheese, but you can swap in your favorite meat (cooked bacon, prosciutto, sausage). You can also leave the meat out and make these cups vegetarian. For added flavor and color in your vegetarian cups, replace the ham with 1 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes, or chopped, steamed asparagus, or broccoli florets. There are many variations! You can also use a different cheese and great choices include mozzarella, Swiss, Monterey jack, pepper jack, and a Mexican cheese blend.
You can serve these delicious cups any time of day and for any occasion. I love to serve these quiche-like cups for breakfast and brunch, but they make a great addition to any party spread. Serve them as an appetizer or side dish at your next pot luck!
Ham and Cheddar Filo Cups
Ingredients
- 8 sheets filo, fillo dough
- Olive oil cooking spray, or avocado cooking spray
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Work with 4 sheets of filo at a time, place one sheet of filo on a clean, flat surface (I used a parchment-lined baking sheet). Spray the filo with cooking spray or brush gently with olive oil. Arrange a second sheet on top and spray with cooking spray or brush gently with olive oil. Repeat 2 more times, creating a stack of 4 sheets. Divide the stack into 6 equal squares. Press the squares into the bottom and up the sides of a 12-cup muffin pan. Repeat with the remaining 4 sheets of filo, creating six more cups. You will now have 12 cups ready to fill.
- Place an equal amount of the ham and onion into each cup. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Spoon or pour the egg mixture over the ham and onion, distributing the mixture evenly. Top with the cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the egg mixture is puffed up and set and the filo is golden brown.