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Donna R. Luis

Elegant Phyllo Egg Cups

Delicate phyllo pastry forms golden, flower-like cups filled with Parmesan, eggs, and green onion.The pastry bakes crisp while the eggs become set inside.A simple combination of butter, cheese, onion, salt, and pepper keeps the flavors savory and balanced.These individual cups are especially suited to breakfast or brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sheets phyllo pastry
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 4 teaspoons Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 teaspoons green onion minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 6-cup muffin tin

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Prepare the Muffin Tin: Grease 4 muffin cups measuring 2½ inches each.
  3. Layer the Phyllo: Brush 1 sheet of phyllo pastry evenly with melted butter.
    Place a second sheet on top and brush it with butter as well.
  4. Cut the Pastry: Cut the buttered phyllo stack into 6 squares, each approximately 4 inches.
    Repeat the layering and cutting process with the remaining 2 phyllo sheets.
  5. Form the Cups: Stack 3 phyllo squares together, rotating each square so the corners do not line up.
    Gently press each stack into a prepared muffin cup to form the pastry shell. Repeat with the remaining squares.
  6. Add the Parmesan: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of grated Parmesan cheese into each phyllo-lined cup.
  7. Add the Eggs: Carefully break 1 large egg into each prepared cup.
  8. Season the Eggs: Sprinkle the minced green onion over the eggs, then season with salt and pepper.
  9. Bake the Cups: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the phyllo pastry is golden and the eggs are set.

Notes

  • Use fresh phyllo pastry sheets and keep them handled gently to prevent tearing.
  • Brush the phyllo evenly with melted butter so the layers bake into a crisp, golden shell.
  • Rotate the stacked phyllo squares so the corners do not overlap, creating the flower-like shape.
  • Use 1 teaspoon of grated Parmesan in each cup for the specified cheese layer.
  • Bake until the pastry is golden and the eggs are set, checking within the 15–20 minute baking range.